The Sun Fresh at 31st Street and Prospect Avenue is the only grocery store for miles, and has been struggling to fill shelves recently despite 10 years of taxpayer money to renovate it and keep it in business.

Despite almost $18 million of dollars in taxpayer investment over the past ten years , the Sun Fresh grocery store in the Linwood Shopping center closed its doors Tuesday.

“Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we are no longer, at this time, able to serve the residents of this important community,” the sign on the front door said.

It was the only grocery store for miles. Neighbor Ryan Beal said he lives across the street from the property at 31st Street and Prospect Avenue.

“I’m about to cry,” he said. “This is real life.” Defunded, but not defeat

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