It’s a first for New York City – a completely free grocery store opened in Manhattan, drawing hundreds of people who lined up around the block to get food.<\/p>\n
Prediction market company Polymarket opened the temporary pop-up store that allows shoppers to take home groceries at no cost. No price tags or checkout lines, either. Organizers say the company also donated $1 million to Food Bank for New York City.<\/p>\n
Tori Hall arrived at 6 a.m. to be first in line.<\/p>\n
“We have a family at home. Times are hard. Times are going to get harder, and things are very expensive,” said Hall.<\/p>\n
The opening comes as many New Yorkers continue to feel the strain of high food prices. Craig Wiggins, who was waiting in line, said the effort “definitely sends a strong message to the American consumer and most importantly, capitalism, because there’s so many families struggling and trying to keep a roof over their head.”<\/p>\n
The store is stocked with fresh produce, meats, snacks, household items and even Valentine’s Day flowers. It will remain open while supplies last through the weekend.<\/p>\n
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