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District 10 Market: Lidia Explores America’s First Free Grocery Store

Season 2025 Episode 1 | 4m 45s

Imagine a grocery store where everything is free. At District 10 Market, Lidia sees how local farmers, volunteers, and city leaders unite to fight food insecurity — giving neighbors access to fresh, healthy choices in a groundbreaking space.

Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Lidia Bastianich honors America’s volunteers, revealing how giving back unites and uplifts.
Lidia cooks ‘Ruff Rice’ with Kiki Ruff, sharing tips for confidence and creativity in the kitchen.
Lidia joins No Res Gourmet, where they serve dignity, joy, and hope — one meal at a time.
Lidia Bastianich cooks garlic pasta at SAME Café, where meals are earned with time, produce, or pay.
At Ikoi No Kai, Lidia finds comfort, culture, and Naomi’s Japanese Curry with Chicken Cutlet.
Lidia brings A Nation of Neighbors volunteers to SAME Café to connect over food and purpose.
Peach and beet salad made simple! Lidia teams up with Kiki and Firas for this colorful, dish.
Meet Nicole Steele, dedicated to providing healthy food access through free produce delivery
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Lidia visits the 3 Cricketeers' test kitchen to taste-test pasta made with cricket powder and pesto.
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