Piggly Wiggly Will Open in Greensboro This October

The new grocery store at Freeman Mill Square aims to serve a designated low food access area in Greensboro.

Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Piggly Wiggly Will Open in Greensboro This October

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A new Piggly Wiggly is set to open at Freeman Mill Square on West Florida Street on October 7, 2026. The project represents a significant effort to bring fresh food options to a community the USDA classifies as a low food access area.

Why it matters

The development addresses the persistent challenge of food deserts by providing local residents with necessary grocery access. It also serves to create new jobs while revitalizing a property that has been held by developers for over seven years.

The project secured $750,000 in funding through a city-authorized loan and grant. This store will operate in an area designated by the USDA as having low food access, defined as being more than 1 mile from a grocery retailer.

The players

Greensboro City Council

This is the governing body responsible for the city budget and legislative oversight of local development projects.

USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture is a federal agency that sets national standards and classifications for food access in communities.

The details

Located on West Florida Street, the grocery store overcame significant hurdles including permitting and supply chain delays that stalled progress for several years. The site is a key component of a municipal effort to improve local access to fresh produce and household staples.

Developers purchased the property in 2019.
The Greensboro City Council authorized a $750,000 loan and grant in 2020.
The new store is scheduled to open on October 7, 2026.

Market Landscape

This project follows a pattern of using public funding to address regions identified by the USDA's low-access food area classification. The development represents a broader trend of municipalities intervening in the grocery sector to stimulate retail growth in underserved urban corridors.

Local residents will gain access to a new grocery option, potentially reducing travel time for fresh food purchases. The store's opening also promises to bring new employment opportunities directly into the neighborhood.

The takeaway

This project illustrates how public-private partnerships can eventually succeed in overcoming long-term infrastructure and supply challenges. Residents should monitor local announcements for specific store hours and grand opening events as the date approaches.