Groceries: A Recipe for Affordability,” a plan to open five municipally supported grocery stores that will offer a core basket of everyday groceries at prices 30% lower than traditional supermarkets. Groceries: A Recipe for Affordability” Plan. Source: NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 26: New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a ‘New York is Not For Sale’ rally at Forest Hills Stadium on October 26, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. The plan comes at a critical time as grocery prices continue to strain household budgets across the country. SEE MORE:From Groceries To Cyberattacks: How The Iran War Is Affecting The USUSDA To Grocers: No Discounts For SNAP Recipients