RestoreOKC & Homeland Seek Buyer to Save NE 36th Grocery Store

The community-focused organizations aim to find a new owner to keep the northeast Oklahoma City location open.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:23pm

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RestoreOKC, a local nonprofit focused on community development, and Homeland Stores, a regional grocery chain, are actively seeking a buyer to take over the operation of a Homeland grocery store located on the northeast side of Oklahoma City. The store, which has served the community for years, is at risk of closing without a new owner to take it over.

Why it matters

The potential closure of this Homeland grocery store would be a significant loss for the northeast Oklahoma City community, which has limited access to affordable, full-service grocery options. RestoreOKC and Homeland are working to find a solution that keeps this important community asset open and serving local residents.

The details

The Homeland grocery store in question is located on the northeast side of Oklahoma City, an area that has historically faced challenges around food access and economic development. RestoreOKC, a nonprofit focused on revitalizing underserved neighborhoods, has partnered with Homeland Stores in an effort to find a new owner who can take over operations and keep the store open.

  • The Homeland grocery store has served the northeast Oklahoma City community for years.
  • RestoreOKC and Homeland Stores began their search for a new buyer in March 2026.

The players

RestoreOKC

A local nonprofit organization focused on community development and revitalization in underserved neighborhoods in Oklahoma City.

Homeland Stores

A regional grocery store chain with locations throughout Oklahoma, including the store on the northeast side of Oklahoma City that is at risk of closing.

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What they’re saying

“We are committed to finding a solution that keeps this grocery store open and serving the community. It's a critical resource for local residents, and we're hopeful we can identify the right buyer to take it over.”

— Cathy O'Connor, President, RestoreOKC

What’s next

RestoreOKC and Homeland Stores are actively seeking a buyer for the northeast Oklahoma City Homeland grocery store location. They hope to identify a new owner who can take over operations and keep the store open for the community.

The takeaway

The potential closure of this Homeland grocery store highlights the ongoing challenges around food access and economic development in underserved neighborhoods. RestoreOKC's efforts to find a solution that keeps this community asset open demonstrate the importance of community-focused organizations working to support local residents.