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New grocery store planned for Louisville’s Portland neighborhood
RA Foodbanks submitted an application to open a grocery store on 25th and W. Market Streets.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A new grocery store could be coming to Louisville’s Portland neighborhood, where a vacant gray and white building currently sits at 25th and West Market streets.
RA Foodmart submitted an application for a liquor license in December for the building in Portland. The application states: “I am going to launch this business as a retail store to sell groceries, packaged alcohol beverages such as beer, and other essential products and services.”
According to the Louisville Business Portal, the license application is still “in review.”
“We’re praying for produce and meat and things like that, and so it’s just really good to see them not afraid to use the building,” said Charmae Cuff, who works across the street and is from the Portland neighborhood. “It’s just the thought of having food…it’s happy and sad that people get excited when they hear they’re getting food. It’s unbelievable in 2025 that you’re excited that there’s a store opening.”
WHAS11 reached out to the applicant Wednesday, but did not hear back.
Cuff said the neighborhood has a large senior population that needs more access to fresh food within walking distance.
“Portland, West End, we’re resilient people, but you know, we need more food,” Cuff said. “We shouldn’t have to rely on corner stores and gas station food to survive. We need fresh food, fresh produce, fresh meat.”
She hopes a corner market will be a catalyst for the neighborhood.
“We just hope more companies come through and say, ‘Hey, we’ll open up a business that’s not just alcohol and cigarettes,’” Cuff said.
Louisville Metro Councilperson Donna Purvis told WHAS11 she was not aware of the grocery store’s plans, but supports the idea.
Exciting news for residents of Louisville’s Portland neighborhood! A new grocery store is in the works to serve the community and provide much-needed access to fresh and affordable food options.
The store, which is set to be located in the heart of Portland, aims to address the food desert that many residents in the area currently face. With a focus on offering a wide variety of produce, meats, and other grocery essentials, this new store will not only provide convenience but also support the health and well-being of the community.
Local officials and community leaders have been working tirelessly to make this project a reality, and their efforts are finally coming to fruition. The grocery store is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the area, bringing new opportunities for residents and businesses alike.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development, and get ready to enjoy the convenience of a new grocery store right in your own neighborhood. Louisville’s Portland community is on the rise, and this new addition is sure to make a positive impact for years to come.
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