trader joe’s really needs to be more accessible
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trader joe’s only being placed in areas that are well off doesn’t sit right with me considering it would be a good store to have in a low income area since they have really good prices
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I understand that some of the items in there are still pretty pricey but they do have quite a few gems available at affordable prices I simply feel like it would be nicer to have more trader joe’s in areas of varying incomes instead of just well off areas
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also I wasn’t aware there was a term for this but it’s a very clear example of redlining which you can find a ton of articles for online!
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didn’t quite expect this tweet to pop off but anyways I run a small jewelry business so follow me for your everyday jewelry needs
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also I would recommend you check it out because there may be a few items in there around your price range I’m personally a huge fan of their frozen food section lmfaooo it may not be the right fit for you but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it
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psa: this is literally just my opinion so don’t attack me for simply stating what I believe I’m aware that not everyone can afford it so please don’t make it seem like I’m disregarding those who can’t
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not y’all thinking I’m yt pls
I’m the eldest of three and the child of single parent household
pls don’t tell me to mind ‘my privilege’ because I’m a person of color 
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i thought traders was for the Rich until i actually walked into one for this exact reason
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I’ve been obsessed with it since I was like 10 because of their chili mango but it was all the way in manhattan beach so we rarely went because it was a good 20+ min drive it was the only store I shopped at while I was on campus before rona
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The closest one to me is always so packed and always a stressful disaster because the next closest one is like a 30 minute drive without traffic maybe an hour with
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Ours is so small and it seems like they pick areas with the tiniest parking lots. And I wish they did curbside pick up! It's just not safe to shop there right now.
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