Editorial: Chicago shouldn’t give up on addressing food deserts even after Yellow Banana’s seven-store failure
- Posted on July 28, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Chicago faces persistent challenges in combating food insecurity on its South and West sides following the closure of seven Yellow Banana grocery locations. Despite this setback, community leaders and policymakers must maintain their commitment to addressing food deserts through innovative retail strategies, partnerships with local organizations, and sustainable economic development initiatives that prioritize access to nutritious food options for underserved neighborhoods.
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Editorial: Chicago shouldn’t give up on addressing food deserts even after Yellow Banana’s seven-store failure
The weekend’s Save A Lot closures shouldn’t be the end of efforts to provide healthy food options on the South and West sides.
