In Midland, Michigan, contractors made a startling discovery: a woman had been living inside a Family Fare grocery store sign for about a year.
Despite having a job and a car, she opted for this unconventional living arrangement due to the high cost of housing. The makeshift living space, equipped with a Keurig coffee maker, printer, and computer, was found in the small, triangle-shaped interior of the rooftop sign.
It was unclear how she was getting in and out of the space.
This discovery sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals struggling to secure affordable housing, with experts emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to address the widespread issue of housing affordability nationwide.
The grocery chain's spokesperson chimed in about the need for affordable housing.
"Ensuring there is ample, safe, affordable housing continues to be a widespread issue nationwide that our community needs to partner in solving."
Folks were impressed with her resourcefulness, to say the least.
People were also impressed with her makeshift accommodations.
There were plenty of unanswered questions.
Some people pointed out that the part of the building she was in even looks like a house.
Folks were in agreement with the experts about the housing market.
Others asked about where squatters' rights factor into this situation.
Honestly, folks said, it's her grocery store now.
The woman will not face charges unless she returns to the space. She was offered housing assistance, but declined it.
