North Killeen Food Desert and Oasis Fresh Market Proposal
Killeen
Summary
Community advocates and business leaders are pushing to bring an Oasis Fresh Market grocery store to North Killeen to solve a long-standing food desert problem. The council agreed to fund a feasibility study to see if the hybrid grocery and social services model can succeed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Importance
- 2
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Impact analysis
The city set aside $42,000 for preliminary market and construction feasibility studies.
Residents living in North Killeen who currently lack walkable access to fresh, healthy food.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Workshop — May 16, 2023
Community advocates and business leaders are pushing to bring an Oasis Fresh Market grocery store to North Killeen to solve a long-standing food desert problem. The council agreed to fund a feasibility study to see if the hybrid grocery and social services model can succeed.
City Council (Work) — June 7, 2022
Council members are urging the city to actively facilitate grocery and fresh food access in North Killeen to improve public health and spur economic revitalization.
City Council — May 24, 2022
A resident voiced deep concern over the three-year absence of a grocery store in the Long Branch area, linking food insecurity to serious mental health and health challenges.
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