North Omaha residents provide feedback on nonprofit grocery store plan

Grocery project in North Omaha food desert progresses

OMAHA — A proposed 25,000-square-foot grocery store in the heart of North Omaha — described as a social enterprise to be run by a nonprofit — has now received the green light from the Omaha City Council and was set…

Heart Ministry Center reveals more details about grocery store plans for North Omaha food desert

Heart Ministry Center used 425 survey responses and seven focus groups to shape plans for the new grocery store. The store will employ 30 to 40 local residents and will not sell tobacco, alcohol, or offer gaming. The 24,000-square-foot store near 24th and Lake is set to break ground Sept. 19.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:A 24,000-square-foot full-service grocery store is planned for the North Omaha neighborhood near 25th and Lake, following a community s…

North Omaha residents provide feedback on nonprofit grocery store plan

North Omaha residents shared their ideas for a new grocery store at the second "community vision meeting" held Wednesday night.

Grocery In North Omaha Food Desert Progresses, Community Meeting Set To Discuss Next Steps

A plaza will lead up to the planned grocery store in North Omaha food desert near 25th and Lake Streets. This image shows a view from North 25th Street, looking west. People will be able to sit, chat and the area allows for food to be grilled or smoked outdoors. (Photo courtesy of Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture) By Cindy GonzalezNebraska ExaminerOMAHA — A proposed 25,000-square-foot grocery store in the heart of North Omaha — described as…