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Dayton's Gettysburg Grocery Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Expanding Fresh Food Access
The community-focused grocery store has had a significant impact in eliminating food insecurity in the area.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Gettysburg Grocery, a grocery store in Dayton, Ohio, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The store has provided affordable fresh fruits and vegetables to the community, addressing a major need for access to healthy, affordable food. The store has served 300-400 customers per day and has become a community hub, with employees and residents alike praising its impact.
Why it matters
Many residents in the area previously had to make tough decisions between paying for necessities like rent, groceries, and medicine. Gettysburg Grocery's presence has helped alleviate this burden and ensure the community has access to fresh, nutritious food.
The details
Gettysburg Grocery opened its doors about three years after breaking ground. The store's main priority is addressing the community's needs, and it has succeeded in providing affordable fresh produce and other staple food items. Employees like Thomas Johnson, an executive chef at Homefull, have expressed excitement about the store's positive impact on the neighborhood where they grew up.
- Gettysburg Grocery opened its doors one year ago.
- The store broke ground almost three years ago.
The players
Gettysburg Grocery
A community-focused grocery store in Dayton, Ohio, that has provided affordable access to fresh fruits and vegetables for the past year.
Homefull
A non-profit organization that oversees the operations of Gettysburg Grocery and is committed to addressing the community's needs.
Thomas Johnson
An executive chef at Homefull who grew up in the community and is excited about the positive impact of Gettysburg Grocery.
John Patterson
The chief asset officer of Homefull, who reflects on the journey of establishing Gettysburg Grocery and its success in serving the community.
What they’re saying
“Great store, clean, it's become a community hub. I see everybody I know from years. Just like everybody come out and give us a chance.”
— Thomas Johnson, Executive Chef, Homefull (Dayton 24/7 Now)
“We broke ground almost about three years ago and built the store and it's hard to believe it's been a year already. Every day we hear from people that are so appreciative that we're here.”
— John Patterson, Chief Asset Officer, Homefull (Dayton 24/7 Now)
“Growing up in this community and not having access to fresh fruits and vegetables and other staple food items, it's just a golden opportunity to help the community.”
— Thomas Johnson, Executive Chef, Homefull (Dayton 24/7 Now)
What’s next
In the coming years, Gettysburg Grocery aims to continue thriving and drawing in more customers, providing an experience that goes beyond just a chore of getting groceries.
The takeaway
Gettysburg Grocery's success in its first year highlights the importance of community-focused initiatives that address food insecurity and provide access to fresh, affordable produce. The store's impact has been transformative for the Dayton neighborhood, proving that mission-driven retail can make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
