Supermarket Development
LISC's largest commercial undertakings in Philadelphia have been large
supermarkets in underserved minority neighborhoods. While in many middle-class
and suburban areas supermarkets are an essential part of daily life, there are a
great many neighborhoods in Philadelphia where convenient access to a wide
variety of fresh vegetables and healthy foods simply does not exist. Instead,
residents are forced to rely on corner stores and convenience stores that, in
addition to being expensive, often carry little produce and large amounts of
processed foods.
By providing technical assistance and investments to supermarket
developments, therefore, LISC is not only bringing convenience, jobs, and
development to our neighborhoods. We are also, in a very real way, making the
communities healthier places to live.