The After Market in Las Vegas opened its doors as not only a grocery store but also a food pantry where people can pick up necessities. This dual-purpose location helps to enhance access to affordable, healthy food in what was once a food desert and at the same time, it provides essentials to those in need.
Prior to the opening of The After Market, the nearest traditional grocery store as more than five miles away, and the hybrid grocery store and food pantry is divided into two shopping areas for free and paid groceries. Created to challenge some of the pain points caused by traditional food banks, The After Market ensures that everyone can shop, free from embarrassment.
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Community Supermarkets - The After Market offers a unique model of combining a grocery store and food pantry in one location.
2. Enhanced Access to Healthy Food - The After Market aims to address the issue of food deserts by providing affordable, healthy food in a previously underserved area.
3. Eliminating Barriers to Shopping - The After Market provides a stigma-free shopping experience for both paying and non-paying customers, challenging the embarrassment often associated with traditional food banks.
Industry Implications
1. Supermarket Industry - The After Market introduces a new approach to grocery shopping by combining affordability and accessibility with a focus on community involvement.
2. Food Pantry Industry - The After Market disrupts the food pantry industry by offering a hybrid model that ensures people in need can access essential food items without stigma or embarrassment.
3. Community Development Industry - The After Market's dual-purpose model contributes to the revitalization of underserved communities by addressing the issue of food deserts and enhancing access to affordable, healthy food.