Aveneu Opens to Fight Food Insecurity

Aveneu, a new nonprofit grocery store on the Near East Side, is set to open this Saturday—bringing much-needed fresh, healthy food to the King-Lincoln/Bronzeville community. Owner Azubuike Akunne waited a year to ensure SNAP and EBT acceptance, avoiding a potential customer loss after a federal backlog. Though small and corner-store-sized, it’s packed with nutritious options—and built for long-term sustainability, not just donations. The grand opening coincides with Juneteenth festivities, and future plans include an alcohol license and local bakery collaborations. This is a major win for a neighborhood starved for accessible groceries. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0d8b1005640bf3b