At the end of 2023, the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority and the Gila River Indian Community broke ground on Sacaton Market, which will feature a convenience store and fuel station on the southeast corner of South Ocotillo Drive and Bluebird Road.
This will be a life-changing development for the area because it will bring fresh produce and groceries directly to members of the Gila River Indian Community — who have had to drive outside of their Community to get fresh ingredients because they are in a food desert.
Sacaton Market will feature a grocery store that is four times the size of the convenience store currently in its place. Additionally, it will feature a fueling station and laundromat, making it a one-stop-shop for weekly tasks.
This market is destined to be a Community hub. It is a quick walk from the local hospital and schools and will feature ample seating, making it a great spot for people on their lunch breaks. Local food vendors will be able sell products in a designated area within the market.
It will also create jobs and income opportunities for Community members. The need for employees at the grocery store, laundromat and fueling station, and the opportunity for vendors to sell goods, makes the new market an economic driver for the area. It will become a place for people to gather and will help foster growth for the Gila River Indian Community.
The Sacaton Market is slated to be open at the end of 2024/early 2025.
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