It’s not just important to find fresh food. It’s just as important to find affordable food too. This mission is a crucial part of a new grocery store’s arrival in town. With the opening of Piggly Wiggly Food for Less in Albany this month, our city’s residents have a lot to celebrate. So, make plans to come check the store out at the South Slappey Village –or read on for more details.
About the store
Hungry for some seasonal fruit? Want to pick up a beautiful birthday cake? Need some deli meat for your lunch tomorrow?
You’ve come to the right place when you visit the Piggly Wiggly Food for Less in Albany. It will offer a bakery and a deli, as well as quality fruits and veggies.
And, fun fact: you might already be familiar with the location! It used to be the former Harvey’s Grocery store. After a lot of TLC and hard work, though, it will soon turn into a brand-new spot to shop.
The benefits
The new Piggly Wiggly Food for Less brings a whole host of benefits with it. They include:
- Affordable and fresh food;
- Tax dollars and money spent locally to create a space for the store;
- An overall boost for our local economy; and
- 75 new jobs.
Hiring info
Speaking of jobs—and the 75 new ones Piggly Wiggly Food for Less in Albany has created—let’s talk about them. The grocery store held a job fair in October, hoping to find folks to join their store. This list includes titles like:
- Cake Decorator
- Bagger;
- Deli clerk;
- IT Business Analyst;
- Cashier;
- Warehouse Worker; and
- Department Manager.
Visiting details
At the moment, no official opening date has been announced. However, the grocery store is slated to welcome customers this month. When it officially opens, come find it at 1032 W. Gordon Ave.
Summary
A new place to nourish our health. A new place to nourish our economy. That’s what you’ll find at the Piggly Wiggly Food for Less in Albany.
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