We, the undersigned residents of Crescent City, South Putnam County, and Northwest Volusia County respectfully urge you to reconsider the proposed conversion of our full-service Winn-Dixie grocery store into an Aldi location and instead retain it as a full-service grocery store that meets the essential needs of our communities.
Our community is rural, and many of our residents—especially seniors, individuals with limited transportation, and families with young children—rely heavily on the full range of products and services currently offered at our local Winn-Dixie. From a full-service meat counter and bakery to fresh produce, deli prepared food, and household staples, this store is not just a place to shop—it is a cornerstone of our community's health, nutrition, and independence.
Our community has already suffered the loss of our pharmacy, which created a severe hardship for seniors, individuals with medical conditions, and families with limited transportation. Losing our full-service grocery store would compound this burden and jeopardize the health, nutrition, and economic sustainability of our community.
Unlike Aldi, our current Winn-Dixie provides:
- A full selection of fresh meats, produce, and groceries
- Access to specialty and name-brand items
- Services such as a bakery, seafood, prepared hot meals and deli services
- One-stop shopping for household and dietary needs
The next closest full-service grocery store is 45 to 60 minutes away—a round trip that is simply not manageable for many of our residents, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility.
Furthermore, the loss of this store would seriously damage our local economy. Without a full-service grocery store, residents will be forced to shop in other communities, taking their spending power with them. This will hurt not only local commerce but also discourage future investment in our community.
Our town deserves access to basic services. We are not asking for special treatment—we are asking for equitable access to the same level of food security and economic opportunity afforded to larger cities. Please help us keep our Winn-Dixie local, full-service, and accessible. Our community depends on it.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 2, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
July 29, 2025
339 Comments
Lisa Kane DeVitto 108 S Main St. Crescent City, FL 32112 Our Community needs a full service grocery store for economic health and for convenience of residents of 15 miles to the north and 25 miles or more to the south. Plus 9 miles to the West.
We do not want or need a store such as Aldi in our area. When Aldi aquired the Winn Dixie chain they immediately took the pharmacy out which was and remains a major incovenience for the citizens of South Putnam. A store that offers less is not what the citizens want!!! Keep our Winn Dixie!
We like our Deli, Bakery & Meat Dept. . we also like the selection in the Meat Dept because Winn-Dixie is the “Beef People”! Aldi does NOT have the selection of products that Winn-Dixie has ALWAYS had.
Please allow the Winn-Dixie in Crescent City, FL to remain a Winn-Dixie. If this location is changed to an Aldi, it will contribute to Crescent City becoming a food desert... they already have a Save-A-lot so why would they want another store that's so similar? Its just bad business.
Please keep this as a Winn Dixie store. It’s the closest to my home, the next nearest full serve grocery store is 27 miles away. We’re an elderly couple and need the closest store to our home so that we can shop and continue to age in place in our home. Thank you
No Aldi!!!!! We want WINN-DIXIE!!!
I have lost my job as a Pharmacy Cashier in Crescent City and almost lost my job as a Pharmacy Technician at Palm coast on 100 due to Winn-Dixie pharmacy closing. If Winn-Dixie closes, it’s going to make the Crescent City citizens go through a rough time going 30-45min out for another Winn-Dixie.
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We, the undersigned residents of Crescent City, South Putnam County, and Northwest Volusia County respectfully urge you to reconsider the proposed conversion of our full-service Winn-Dixie grocery store into an Aldi location and instead retain it as a full-service grocery store that meets the essential needs of our communities.
Our community is rural, and many of our residents—especially seniors, individuals with limited transportation, and families with young children—rely heavily on the full range of products and services currently offered at our local Winn-Dixie. From a full-service meat counter and bakery to fresh produce, deli prepared food, and household staples, this store is not just a place to shop—it is a cornerstone of our community's health, nutrition, and independence.
Our community has already suffered the loss of our pharmacy, which created a severe hardship for seniors, individuals with medical conditions, and families with limited transportation. Losing our full-service grocery store would compound this burden and jeopardize the health, nutrition, and economic sustainability of our community.
Unlike Aldi, our current Winn-Dixie provides:
- A full selection of fresh meats, produce, and groceries
- Access to specialty and name-brand items
- Services such as a bakery, seafood, prepared hot meals and deli services
- One-stop shopping for household and dietary needs
The next closest full-service grocery store is 45 to 60 minutes away—a round trip that is simply not manageable for many of our residents, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility.
Furthermore, the loss of this store would seriously damage our local economy. Without a full-service grocery store, residents will be forced to shop in other communities, taking their spending power with them. This will hurt not only local commerce but also discourage future investment in our community.
Our town deserves access to basic services. We are not asking for special treatment—we are asking for equitable access to the same level of food security and economic opportunity afforded to larger cities. Please help us keep our Winn-Dixie local, full-service, and accessible. Our community depends on it.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 2, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
July 29, 2025
339 Comments
1st off it's the closest store to me to shop on my days off work, 2nd I love the rewards system via the app , and most of all don't want to see people loose their jobs, all these smiling friendly faces greeting me every time I walk in..I'd prefer it just remain Win Dixie..
Lisa Kane DeVitto 108 S Main St. Crescent City, FL 32112 Our Community needs a full service grocery store for economic health and for convenience of residents of 15 miles to the north and 25 miles or more to the south. Plus 9 miles to the West.
We do not want or need a store such as Aldi in our area. When Aldi aquired the Winn Dixie chain they immediately took the pharmacy out which was and remains a major incovenience for the citizens of South Putnam. A store that offers less is not what the citizens want!!! Keep our Winn Dixie!
We like our Deli, Bakery & Meat Dept. . we also like the selection in the Meat Dept because Winn-Dixie is the “Beef People”! Aldi does NOT have the selection of products that Winn-Dixie has ALWAYS had.
Please allow the Winn-Dixie in Crescent City, FL to remain a Winn-Dixie. If this location is changed to an Aldi, it will contribute to Crescent City becoming a food desert... they already have a Save-A-lot so why would they want another store that's so similar? Its just bad business.
Please keep this as a Winn Dixie store. It’s the closest to my home, the next nearest full serve grocery store is 27 miles away. We’re an elderly couple and need the closest store to our home so that we can shop and continue to age in place in our home. Thank you
No Aldi!!!!! We want WINN-DIXIE!!!
I have lost my job as a Pharmacy Cashier in Crescent City and almost lost my job as a Pharmacy Technician at Palm coast on 100 due to Winn-Dixie pharmacy closing. If Winn-Dixie closes, it’s going to make the Crescent City citizens go through a rough time going 30-45min out for another Winn-Dixie.
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1st off it's the closest store to me to shop on my days off work, 2nd I love the rewards system via the app , and most of all don't want to see people loose their jobs, all these smiling friendly faces greeting me every time I walk in..I'd prefer it just remain Win Dixie..