On Fri., Aug. 19, Stop & Shop unveiled a fresh new look at its 460 Blue Hill Ave. location in Grove Hall that includes a new Community Wellness Space built to host robust programming. Another hallmark of the updated location will be a dedicated, in-store dietitian offering free nutrition programming through one-to-one consultations, community classes, and webinars.
The supermarket chain selected the Grove Hall location for this program because of the neighborhood’s high rates of nutrition-related chronic conditions coupled with food insecurity and residents living below the poverty level.
“As Grove Hall’s neighborhood grocer, we believe we have a responsibility to support the health of the community, and we’re proud of the investments we’ve made to offer first-of-its-kind resources and programming for a grocery retailer in the city,” said Gordon Reid, president of Stop & Shop.
“We’re also incredibly proud of the work we’ve done to support local non-profits, public schools, and other partners in the neighborhood with innovative programs to drive more consistent access to nutritious food.”
The new Community Wellness Space will feature free programs beginning next month, among them plant-based eating across cultures, high blood pressure classes, and healthy grocery shopping assistance through store tours for community residents of all ages.
The programming will also extend beyond nutrition education to offer first-time home buying and financial well-being classes. The space will be decorated with artwork hand-painted by members of the Yawkey Boys and Girls Club of Roxbury.
