Exodus of major grocers paints a bleak picture of food access for some in Chicago. The number of Chicagoans living more than a mile away from a major grocer has jumped by 63% since 2013.

Save A Lot locations under the ownership of a company called Yellow Banana have opened on the South Side and the West Side. Save A Lot locations have closed unexpectedly, and Yellow Banana owners have acknowledged poor store conditions and expired foods. A location closed briefly in 2022 due to a rat infestation.

Not a day goes by I don't appreciate being walking distance from a Pete's.

Lack of police, lack of community combined with despair and no social programs isnt a good recipe.