In New Carrollton, Maryland, residents are bracing themselves for a major change in their grocery shopping habits.

Their local Shoppers Food Warehouse grocery store, a neighborhood fixture for decades in the 7700 block of Riverdale Road, is shutting down next month. It’s one of four Maryland locations set to close in October.

For longtime shoppers, the news comes as a tough blow. Many say the store has been more than just a place to buy groceries. But with the doors closing, neighbors worry about what comes next.

“It’s just bad that they’re closing stores that’s close to neighborhoods that people depend on,” said Neal, a neighbor to the store that’s slated for closure.

He lives right around the corner and has been coming to this particular Shoppers for two years, ever since he moved

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