Save A Lot

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a partnership between Lyft and United Way of Metro Chicago to provide free roundtrip rides for older residents to grocery stores following the closure of seven Save A Lot stores on the South and West sides. The program, funded by a $25,000 contribution from Lyft, allows residents to access rides by calling United Way's 2-1-1 navigators without needing an app.

Seven Save A Lot stores in Chicago's South and West sides closed after the grocery chain ended its agreement with operator Yellow Banana, leaving residents concerned about limited grocery access. The closures follow a $26 million city incentive package to support the stores, which were critical for low-income and senior shoppers reliant on nearby, affordable options.

Seven Save A Lot stores in Chicago's South and West sides closed on Saturday, reducing grocery store options in areas already facing limited availability.

Seven Save A Lot stores in Chicago's South and West Sides are set to close on Saturday as no agreement has been reached to keep them open.

Seven Save A Lot stores in Chicago’s South and West sides are set to close on July 25, raising concerns about food access amid SNAP cuts.

The Save A Lot at 107th Street and Halsted Avenue in Morgan Park is among seven Chicago locations set to close, raising concerns among local residents about grocery access.

Seven Save A Lot grocery stores in Chicago's South and West sides will abruptly close Saturday due to financial difficulties faced by operator Yellow Banana. Save A Lot ended its agreement with Yellow Banana after financial struggles, with no alternative operator found. The city, which invested in the stores, and other partners are discussing potential solutions to reopen them.

Seven Save A Lot stores in the Chicago area may close on Saturday due to numerous financial difficulties.

Chicago officials are working to ensure grocery store access for residents on the South and West sides as seven Save A Lot stores face possible closure. The closures threaten access to groceries in these areas, prompting officials to take action.

Residents in Schenectady are discussing plans for a new Save A Lot grocery store at 750 State Street. Linda Garcia, a local resident near the site, believes the store will be well attended, as she currently travels miles to a grocery store near Union Street.

Chicago residents are expressing concerns over the potential closure of 7 Save A Lot stores, including one in Englewood, due to declining SNAP use.

Seven Save A Lot grocery stores in Chicago's underserved neighborhoods may close this Saturday following the chain's termination of its agreement with operator Yellow Banana. The closures threaten access to grocery services in those areas.

Seven Save A Lot grocery stores in Chicago's South and West sides face potential closure due to financial challenges, including reduced SNAP sales and operational difficulties under operator Yellow Banana. Save A Lot has taken over inventory costs to keep stores open but may shut them by Saturday if no alternative solutions are found.

The death of Joseph Canfield, CEO of Yellow Banana, triggered a default in a redevelopment agreement with Chicago, jeopardizing $13.5 million in city funds used to renovate Save A Lot stores in food deserts. The company has not named a successor, and the default could require repayment of the funds.