Whittier Bodega

Whittier Bodega’s mission is to provide fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant food options to Detroit’s eastside community while addressing the challenges of food deserts. We are committed to creating a welcoming neighborhood space that supports local farmers, empowers small businesses, and strengthens community health and economic opportunity.

Food access is important in the neighborhood because it directly impacts the health and stability of families. Many residents in Detroit’s eastside live in a food desert, where fresh and affordable groceries are hard to find. Whittier Bodega helps fill that gap by providing healthy food options close to home, saving people the time and cost of traveling outside the community.

By making nutritious food available, Whittier Bodega supports better health outcomes, helps children succeed in school, and strengthens the neighborhood’s overall quality of life. Beyond food, the store also keeps dollars circulating locally, creates jobs, and builds community pride. Whittier Bodega is more than just a store — it’s part of the solution to ending food insecurity in the neighborhood.