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The “Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market” will shut down this Friday after nearly two years of serving food-insecure neighborhoods. Launched by Sioux Falls Thrive, the mobile grocery initiative aimed to provide affordable, healthy food in areas lacking grocery stores.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The “Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market” is shutting down, at least for now. The market, launched nearly two years ago by Sioux Falls Thrive, aimed to bring affordable groceries to neighborhoods without grocery stores. Thrive President Michelle Erpenbach says in times of tight budgets, more closures like this may follow. (:12) Friday marks the market’s final day as supporters focus on creating a sustainable business plan. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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