(KRON) -- The North Bay community has launched an online petition to save a Marin County Whole Foods that's one of the oldest in the country. The Mill Valley Whole Foods was reportedly shut down in July for maintenance.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, it was determined that more extensive repairs were required than originally anticipated and Whole Foods decided to make the closure permanent. The store first opened in a former Quonset hut back in 1989 as one of the nationwide chain's first stores.

"For over three decades, this store has been more than a grocery store -- it has been a community hub, a place with character, and an essential resource for local families, seniors, and workers," the petition said. The location on Miller Avenue, "still stands out for its welcoming staf

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