Hometown Market in Gerald open at last

Posted 3/15/23

After years of waiting, the Gerald community once again has a grocery store. Hometown Market opened its doors Wednesday, March 8. While the milk shipment did not arrive for the store’s opening, …

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Hometown Market in Gerald open at last

The parking lot was just as crowded as the store as vehicles cruised the lot waiting for an open spot.

Photo by Linda Trest

Co-owner Stan Voss (left) and Julie Mesger, price coordinator/office manager were all smiles as customers flooded the store.

Photo by Linda Trest

Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:00 am

After years of waiting, the Gerald community once again has a grocery store. Hometown Market opened its doors Wednesday, March 8. While the milk shipment did not arrive for the store’s opening, shoppers had no trouble filling their carts with other items. The deli was serving non-stop all day with fried chicken and catfish being the best sellers.