Grocery Outlet is bringing its treasure trove of discounted snacks, meat, produce and household goods to the former Wholesome Choice store in Laguna Niguel.
The Emeryville-based grocer said its newest store at 27871 La Paz Road opens Thursday, Aug. 31.
If you’ve never shopped at Grocery Outlet, the store is smaller than most traditional supermarkets. It offers the usual assortment of grocery mainstays, which it promises are 20% to 75% below retail prices.
Steep discounts are often found on snacks, supplements and beverages. The chain often offers a wine special on certain days of the week.
Matt Schorle and Berenise Barajas are the Laguna Niguel operators.
As part of its grand opening, the store will make a $1,000 donation to Family Assistance Ministries. The nonprofit helps people with food, shelter and career coaching.
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The three Orange County-based projects and their teams are:
Creative Labs – Foothill High School students Carson Ly and Robert Padilla gave students in under-resourced communities access to STEM, specifically chemistry and engineering, during weeklong workshops held at Boys & Girls Clubs, Jamboree Housing and The Mix Academy.
Visions and Ventures – Students Ella Pintar and Radley Copps of St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano taught kids the skills to become business leaders by working harder in school and focusing on translating their interests and passions into serving a local need in the community.
DearMe – Orange County School of the Arts student Rohan Soni, and Sage Hill High School student Saara Dang produced a documentary film about chronic illness and mental wellness. and a digital journaling app available on the Apple app store. The project for these lifelong friends was inspired by Saara’s younger brother who struggles with a kidney condition.
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