In this Galesburg In Focus episode, Hannah Lyon, second-generation owner of Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli at 176 S. Seminary St., discusses a $47,597.64 Illinois Grocery Initiative grant to upgrade equipment. Since 1989, Cornucopia has evolved from a small health food store into a 4,000-square-foot full-service grocery, accepting EBT/Link cards. New freezers, a deli case, and local meats enhance healthy food access for Galesburg’s downtown. Lyon envisions expanding food service and community events. Visit cornucopianaturalmarket.com for specials.
Key topics:
- $47,597.64 grant funds energy-efficient freezers, a deli case, and a cheese island, replacing quirky, used equipment.
- Expanded frozen options, grab-and-go deli items, and local meats from Grateful Graze improve affordability.
- Founded in 1989 by Lyon’s mother, Susan, relocated in 2018 to a larger space near Amtrak station.
- EBT/Link acceptance and walkable access support food-insecure downtown residents.
- Hannah's vision: Grow food service with salads, sandwiches, and host cooking classes in a new meeting space.
