The document discusses research conducted by 5 researchers at 5 bodegas in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City. The researchers observed the products offered, layout of the stores, and interviewed customers at each location. They found that while some bodegas offered healthier options like fresh produce, others focused more on packaged snacks and cigarettes. Bodegas provided an important service for local residents, especially by accepting food stamps. The bodegas played an important role in the community.