Health Food Store Opens in Grand Ledge, Targets Locally Grown Products

Rockford resident Jerri Lynn Oasmar recently opened her health food store, Wild Oats Natural Foods, in Grand Ledge.

Oasmar owned a health food store 30 years ago. She’s also sold her own farm-grown products for year. Wild Oats Natural Foods allows her to combine both hobbies.

“One of my missions is to provide a place where local producers can sell their products,” she says. Wild Oats carries many locally made products, including goat’s milk, soap, eggs, honey and vegetables.

“The longer we’re open, the more products I plan to sell,” she says.

Wild Oats Natural Foods officially opened Nov. 1. Before opening, Oasmar made minor renovations to the building. She has two employees and a couple of substitutes.

“I’m really surprised at how many people in this little town are already into eating healthy stuff,” she said. “It seems like they really care about buying things locally.”

Wild Oats Natural Foods is located at 205 N. Bridge St.

Source: Jerri Lynn Oasmar, Wild Oats Natural Foods

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