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Grand Rapids residents have been waiting for the new Whole Foods store in Kentwood. On Wednesday, August 17th, 2022, that store opens for business!

Grand Rapids residents have been waiting for the new Whole Foods store in Kentwood. On Wednesday, August 17th, 2022, that store opens for business!

Grand Rapids residents have been waiting for the new Whole Foods store in Kentwood. On Wednesday, August 17th, 2022, that store opens for business!

It's been almost two years since we heard that a Whole Foods Market would be opening in the Grand Rapids area. Now we know where and when the store will be open.

It's been almost two years since we heard that a Whole Foods Market would be opening in the Grand Rapids area. Now we know where and when the store will be open.

Unwrapped, hanging from the ceiling, flies buzzing around...but still the meat smelled fresh.

Unwrapped, hanging from the ceiling, flies buzzing around...but still the meat smelled fresh.

Unwrapped, hanging from the ceiling, flies buzzing around...but still the meat smelled fresh.

Once an important lumber & port town - now original buildings remind you of its once-glory...

No security, lots of open bulk food...yet we survived. Imagine that.