Produce at the dollar store: Fruits and veggies now at 5,000 Dollar General locations, company says
Dollar General is now offering fresh produce, including tomatoes, apples, lemons, and more, at over 5,000 stores across the country.
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Dollar General is now offering fresh produce, including tomatoes, apples, lemons, and more, at over 5,000 stores across the country.
The renovated store now offers a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables for residents.
Some say the stores — disproportionately found in rural, low-income, and Black areas — stifle economic growth and job creation.
Some say the stores — disproportionately found in low-income, rural, and Black areas — stifle economic growth and job creation, and exacerbate food insecurity.
A new report by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance shows growing pushback against dollar stores, but the three retailers are continuing to expand