Earth Fare announces opening date in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) —  Earth Fare will hold its grand opening next month.

The supermarket, located at 943 Military Cutoff Road, will become the 11th Earth Fare location in North Carolina.

The grand opening kicks off with a ribbon cutting just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14.

The ceremony will also feature a check presentation to NourishNC. The funds will be used to suppor programs such as Little Red Wagon and Farmers MarKID.

The ceremony will also include a mystery gift card giveaway valued at up to $1,000 to the first 500 shoppers in line, contests and giveaways, free samples, product demonstrations, music, and more.

“At Earth Fare, we are passionate about helping the communities we serve make the connection between clean food and longer, healthier, happier lives,” said Earth Fare president and CEO Frank Scorpiniti. “Since 1975, we’ve been proudly helping customers make healthier food choices easy and enjoyable, and we take great pride in expanding our presence to the Wilmington community.”

Beyond groceries, the 22,700 square-foot store will also feature Earth Fare’s Heirloom Café and Juice Bar.