Sasakwa General Store a “Breath of Fresh Produce!”

In Seminole County, over 31 percent of population live in a food desert area. And we have several rural communities that do not have access to food. But in the little community of Sasakwa, there breathes a smell of food, groceries, and fresh vegetables and fruit. From Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., you can find the Nichols cooking and preparing a variety of food, including selling healthy snacks, fresh vegetables and fruit. Stocking healthy food is persuading residents to shop in Sasakwa rather than drive many miles.

Many residents and commuters rely on the Sasakwa General Store for at least one meal a day. The Nichols are building community goodwill by stocking healthy snacks, fresh vegetables and fruit too. Since opening this store on April 8th, new customers are being attracted daily.

The Sasakwa General Store has entered into partnership with the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Healthy Living Program (HLP) serving Seminole County to increase the access to nutritious foods by offering more healthful options to their customers.

A new fruit and vegetable bin is located inside with healthy produce. Check out the healthy signage throughout their store! Their store is easily accessible by car or on foot. By stocking and marketing healthy foods, The Sasakwa General Store promotes the walking accessibility for their community.

Convenience stores that advocate for health are recognized as leaders in the community and Sasakwa General Store has stepped up to the challenge! They are committed to the health needs of their community and patrons which promotes the wellbeing throughout our state. By encouraging people to eat more fruits and vegetables and be more physically active helps to improve overall health. Sasakwa General Store is helping to make the healthy choice, the easy choice. To learn more, go to: www.tset.ok.gov.

Contact Bettye Finch at 405-317-1105 or Claudia Willis at 405-380-7300 for information.