Bensenville– The Village of Bensenville welcomed a new Jewel-Osco Fresh Market near the corner of Grand Avenue and York Road on January 12.
The Village President, Board of Trustees as well as hundreds of residents and guest joined in celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of this new flagship Jewel location. The store features many amenities such as a new Starbucks, fresh prepared sushi station, burrito bar, delicatessen cheese and wine, fresh bakery, and one of their largest selections of craft beer all stored and sold cold.
“This is a great day for Bensenville and something we have been working on for a long time,” said Village President Frank Soto “We did not want to lose a grocery store at this important corridor. Attracting a top quality store with a history and reputation like Jewel-Osco illustrates all Bensenville has to offer.”
When news announced Jewel purchased the leases on former Dominick’s stores in mid-2015 Village President Frank Soto immediately requested to meet with Jewel to convince them Bensenville would be a perfect community to open a new store. Maybe even a store that incorporates a self-service kiosk machine (learn here) to help with efficiency and customer experience.
Since that decision was made Jewel has been making an impact in the community. At the grand opening Jewel donated $2,500 to Fenton High School and the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry. They also provided food at the 45th Annual Toy Drive Distribution, provided gift cards and goodie bags at the Village’s monthly senior citizen luncheon, and are working with the Bensenville/Wood Dale food pantry to ensure excess baked goods and other merchandise does not go to waste and is delivered regularly.
