Cleveland Council Pushes Grocery Fund | Cleveland News

Councilman Richard Starr is pushing for a new city fund—between $10 and $15 million—to rescue struggling grocery stores and attract new ones to underserved neighborhoods, framing them as essential public services. Unlike past retail aid, this targeted effort draws from successful models in cities like Baltimore and New York, aiming to create thriving conditions—not guaranteed profits—for responsible grocers. The closure of Downtown Heinen’s spurred the push, and while funding details are still being hashed out, a separate task force will soon recommend the ideal downtown grocery model, with public input invited August 21. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/42409419bb01510d