Richland Public Health has helped increase access to fresh produce in several locations through the Creating Healthy Communities program.
Shelby’s Food Puzzle
Community support vital for independent grocer to thrive in Shelby
Small -town grocers — especially in rural communities — struggle to stay open amid a food retail industry largely dominated by big box stores.
Does Shelby need another grocery store? Residents share their thoughts
Nearly half of the Shelby respondents in a Richland Source survey said they shop most frequently for groceries in Ontario at Meijer.
Former IGA closure leaves Shelby facing food access challenges
Laurel Grocery Company bought the Shelby IGA business from Gene and Olga Cornell in 2017, but decided to sell it six years later.
