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RHODY GEM
By Karen Greco
The Green Grocer
Natural/organic grocery store We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!
What it is: The Green Grocer is a mom-and-pop natural and organic grocery store, with a focus on local items, offering 100 percent certified organic produce, plus cost-saving bulk food selections.
What makes it a Rhody Gem? Founded in 2007 by John Wood and Aly Marks-Wood, this husband-and-wife duo opened their health-focused grocery with the core belief that “healthy people are related to a wholesome environment, and that a wholesome environment produces healthy people.” With a community-first ethos, the attentive staff guides customers through an array of healthful choices. The produce section, filled with organic fruits and veg, is a riot of colors, while organic wellness and personal care products are nestled on wooden shelves, giving the well-organized store an eco-focused vibe. Whether vegan, gluten-free, paleo, or just into organic foods with no additives or pesticides, The Green Grocer caters to all diets. Stop by their prepared foods section and grab a healthy nosh to take to the beach.
The Green Grocer 934 East Main Road, Portsmouth TheGreenGrocerRI.com • @TheGreenGrocerRI Facebook: TheGreenGrocer
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The Bay • July 2022
Photo courtesy of The Green Grocer
Where to find it: In the heart of Portsmouth on East Main Road, find this grocer between the lights at Union Street and Glenn Road, beside the Portsmouth Veterinary Clinic.
To submit your Rhody Gem, please email Elyse@ProvidenceOnline.com
