Sunday, February 19, 2023

A Commodities post-mortem

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Some of the non-perishable items from the recently shuttered Commodities Health Food store on First Avenue live on. 

Yesterday, EVG contributor Stacie Joy discovered that John (pictured above) was able to rescue some of the shop's bulk supplies from being discarded, including several grains and granolas ... which were available yesterday for anyone to take at La Plaza Cultural, the community garden on the SW corner of Ninth Street and Avenue C. (The gravity bins were up for grabs too.)
We're told that John was going to take any remaining items, such as canned goods, and donate them to a food pantry.

On Jan. 12, the landlord took legal possession of 165 First Ave. just north of 10th Street — which had been home to Commodities for 30 years. The space is now for rent.
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2023 at 8:50 PM

    Very considerate and practical. If only more people thought and acted like John. Thanks for enhanced community.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2023 at 9:54 PM

    Well done Sir.👍

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2023 at 12:28 AM

    very cool Right On John!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2023 at 7:54 AM

    when the smoke shops close, they should do the same. nothing should go to waste! 😊

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2023 at 11:46 AM

    Under Commodities' previous owners, during the Sandy blackout they moved all perishables to the sidewalk and gave it all away. Continuing that spirit!

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