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One of the most powerful things that makes America a great country is the freedom to dream big dreams and then chase after them to make them happen. The American dream is just a bit different for each person. But when that dream can somehow improve the quality of life for others, that’s often where a sense of meaningfulness and fulfillment in life are found.
For Esron Palmer, getting through college and getting his degree in Business Management was likely something of a dream. But taking that knowledge and improving the quality of life of an entire community may very well be where meaningfulness and fulfillment have been found for him and his father, Michael.
Building a Food Oasis in a Food Desert
The two live in an area of Norfolk, Virginia that was considered a food desert. Basically, that meant that there weren’t any grocery stores within a reasonable radius that offered fresh fruits and vegetables and meats. The only options to purchase food for many were convenience stores that offered processed and unhealthy foods.
Michael suggested the idea of building a local grocery store to Esron shortly after he graduated, and Esron decided to run with it. Michael has a background as a…
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