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> I cannot imagine buying food at the dollar store even if you are poor.

If DOLLAR GENERAL qualifies, for many poor communities it's the only option in town.

Dollar General is not a dollar store. Traditionally a dollar store is a store where everything costs one dollar. Dollar General is a general store that has dollar in the name.

I used to go to the “99¢ Only” store and, let me tell you, everything doesn’t cost 99¢.

Frozen burritos did so I didn’t complain too much.

I once bought a pair of needle nose pliers at the dollar store (actually a dollar) back in the 90s. The first time I used them both the grips immediately bent under a small amount of force, which is actually so funny that I think I got my money's worth in the end.

Regardless, it’s often the only option.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_desert

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