Cryptocurrency prediction market Polymarket announced plans to open "The Polymarket", a free grocery store located in New York City for residents.

Project overview

According to the company, the shop will be fully stocked and available to all local residents without any purchase requirement or fees.

Donation and opening date

Polymarket has donated $1 million to Food Bank For NYC to support anti-hunger programs across all five boroughs of the city.

The official opening is scheduled for 12.02.2026 at 12:00 Eastern Time, when the store will begin serving the public free of charge.

Company statement

The company characterizes the initiative as a practical, physical investment in the urban community aimed at improving access to essential food supplies.

Initial communications indicate the project is intended as a direct contribution to local food security rather than a commercial retail venture.