Community News
Community news for Grant Street is a way of keeping neighbors informed about what’s happening in and around our neighborhood—projects, events, decisions, and opportunities that impact our shared life together. It helps us stay connected, build trust, and make sure everyone has access to what they need to participate in shaping the future of our community.
Grocery Store Update: A Conversation with Blue Cross Foundation + The Heart Association
Grant Street Community and BLK South recently met with leaders working in food access, community health, and food-as-medicine initiatives to discuss the grocery store planned for the Villages of Hayti. Learn how we are working to raise $6 million—not only to help open Oasis Fresh Market, but to build a community food ecosystem that supports Black farmers, improves neighborhood health, and remains accountable to Hayti residents.
New Partnerships Support Grocery Store Vision for Villages of Hayti
On June 2, 2026, members of the Grant Street Community met with researchers from Duke University and leaders from Durham CAN (Durham Congregations, Associations, and Neighborhoods) to explore opportunities for strengthening food access, improving community health, and advancing efforts to bring an affordable grocery store back to the Hayti neighborhood.