When Foodtown Roosevelt Island Changes Everything

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Every town craves the ease of a community-oriented grocery store where good prices, fresh products and variety make shopping easier. Roosevelt Island is no exception, but we’ve waited too long.
Now, starting Friday, February 7th, 2020, a long held dream comes true when Foodtown goes live.
Roosevelt Island Foodtown wants to become a valuable member of the community…
- Delivering quality products a value prices.
- Providing friendly customer service.
And the popular cooperative market gets its chance to show that it means what it says.
Beyond the basics, Foodtown brings more to the table.
- Nutritional shelf tags (Organic, Gluten Free, etc.) throughout the store help you shop wisely.
- Store Brands help you save: Green Way—Natural, Organic, Eco Friendly; Foodtown—Quality & Value; Rancher’s Legend—Premium Quality Beef
- Go Digital with Club Card. Save time and money with Targeted Offers and Digital Coupons.
- Free Roosevelt Island delivery for in-store purchases. Coming in March: Foodtown on the Go, shopping online for delivery.
- Finally, Roosevelt Island Foodtown becomes your Health and Wellness Center, ready to meet all your pharmacy needs. All major health insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid.
Yes, Roosevelt Island Foodtown changes everything. Be there for the ribbon-cutting at noon on Friday, February 7th, and stick around to meet Registered Dietician Jacqueline Gomes until 3:00.
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