2026年,一家社区拥有的杂货店在Schenectady开业,结束了20年的粮食供应缺口。 A community-owned grocery store opens in Schenectady in 2026, ending a two-decade food access gap.

2026年底将在Schenectady市中心开办一家新的社区拥有的杂货店 " 电市社区杂货店 " ,这是20多年来该地区首家全套杂货店。 A new community-owned grocery store, Electric City Community Grocery, will open in downtown Schenectady by late 2026, marking the first full-service grocery in the area in over 20 years. 15 000平方英尺的商店将占用翻修后的怀奇道大楼,从2026年春季开始施工。 The 15,000-square-foot store will occupy the refurbished Wedgeway Building, with construction starting in spring 2026. 该项目得到美国城市救援计划的100万美元资金和210万美元国家赠款的支持,目的是改善粮食供应,支持市区的振兴。 The project, backed by $1 million in city American Rescue Plan funds and a $2.1 million state grant, aims to improve food access and support downtown revitalization. 它将创造22至36个全职工作,由1 330多名会员所有者管理,他们支付一次性入会费用。 It will create 22 to 36 full-time jobs and is governed by over 1,330 member-owners who pay a one-time fee to join. Wedgeway Building再开发是一个2 000万美元的项目,包括70套公寓和零售空间,该合作社正在与Schenectady县Metroplex合作解决停车问题。 The Wedgeway Building redevelopment, a $20 million project, includes 70 apartments and retail space, and the co-op is working with Schenectady County Metroplex on parking solutions. 该商店是促进该地区经济与社区发展的更广泛努力的一部分。 The store is part of broader efforts to boost economic and community development in the area.