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2026–27 · Allston

City-owned grocery store in Allston Village

The resident asks for a city or community-owned grocery store in the old Blanchards building, because loss of SNAP benefits is hurting the Allston/Brighton immigrant community.

English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.

The resident's idea, as submitted

The idea

Make a city/community owned grocery store in the old Blanchards building in Allston Village.

Who it helps and why

Many people have lost their SNAP benefits in the City of Boston and it is highly impacting the Allston/Brighton immigrant community, We need to do better.

Details

Cycle
2026–27
Submitted
August 4, 2026
Neighborhood
Allston
Place
Allston
Portal category
Sustainability
How it was submitted
Community partner workshop
Partner organization
Allston Brighton Health Collaborative
Submission language
English

Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.

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