McLean County Farm Bureau

WHEN A GROCERY STORE CLOSES UP AND IT’S YOUR LAST ONE, YOU FEEL IT IMMEDIATELY’ –

Rural towns, such as Mount Pulaski, have lost grocery stores while dollar-store chains have been on the rise, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The departure of food stores leaves residents, especially those in areas with high poverty rates and dwindling population, with fewer options to buy food. (Investigate Midwest)