# Prince George’s County Council Considers County-Owned Grocery Store

> Prince George’s County Council may launch a county-owned grocery store to tackle food insecurity.
- Title: Prince George’s County Council Considers County-Owned Grocery…
- Summary: Prince George’s County Council may launch a county-owned grocery store to tackle food insecurity. Prince George’s County Council plans a pilot program for a…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/prince-georges-owned-grocery-store-NUJB6XKAKVFCND7NUP5NB5FE54
- Author: Hau Chu
- Published: 2026-10-20T23:38:03.235+00:00
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- Topics: prince georges county council, food insecurity, county-owned grocery store, capital area food bank, food deserts, public-private partnership, news, local
## Prince George’s County Council Hears Grocery Store Plan
Prince George’s County Council members were briefed on a potential county-owned grocery store pilot program.

> What we know is we see food insecurity at a high rate
## High Food Insecurity Rates in County
Prince George’s residents reported a 56% food insecurity rate, surpassing pandemic levels according to the Capital Area Food Bank.
## Council Chair Supports Grocery Store Pilot
Council Chair Krystal Oriadha introduced a resolution to conduct a feasibility study for a county-owned grocery store.

> What we know is we see food insecurity at a high rate
## Feasibility Study Recommendations
The study suggests prioritizing food desert areas and blending public ownership with private operators for the pilot program.
## Public-Private Grocery Model
The county may partner with private operators to run stores while maintaining public oversight for price reductions.
## Next Steps for Grocery Store Pilot
Oriadha plans to introduce a resolution to create a task force at next week’s council meeting to launch the pilot program.
## Key takeaway

Prince George’s County Council plans a pilot program for a county-owned grocery store to address high food insecurity rates.