Dollar General to Fill Food Desert | Jacksonville News

Atlantic Beach city commissioners are eyeing a bold move to bring a Dollar General Market to Mayport Road — a strategic play to tackle a deep-rooted food desert where residents, especially those without cars, face punishingly long trips for fresh groceries. After losing two stores in 15 years, the community’s access to essentials like milk and bread has become a daily struggle. The city plans to sell underused land near Wonderwood Drive to make way for this specialized store, designed to offer fresh produce, meats, and dairy — not just basics. With USDA-defined food deserts stretching across the area, this proposal could be a lifeline for neighbors who walk miles with shopping carts, turning a neglected corner into a vital neighborhood resource. 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/4b576b19f8b57cac