FoodChain, a Lexington-based nonprofit, has opened its Neighborhood Green Grocery in downtown Lexington on West Sixth Street. The store aims to connect local farmers directly with customers, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to downtown neighborhoods.

Mission and Goals

The grocery is designed to fill gaps in the food system through connection and convenience, offering fresh options for families looking to eat healthier and stay close to home. FoodChain Co-Executive Director Leandra Foreman said the store grew out of a long-term vision for a more inclusive food system.

Organizers say the goal isn’t just to sell food — it’s to introduce more people to fresh, local ingredients that may not have been available in their neighborhoods before. Vendors say customer interest in buying food directly from local farmers has also grown following several high-profile food safety recalls nationwide.

Local Impact

The store is also putting its own food on the shelves. FoodChain operates as a farm itself, growing produce inside the same building where it sells it. This approach allows the nonprofit to provide fresh produce to the community while supporting local farmers.

Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.