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The Waverly Market is founded by the Italian immigrant Stefanini family. This establishment not only provided Italian specialties and homemade goods but also became a cultural staple that supported the community's health by offering familiar, nutritious foods tailored to the Italian diet. Access to culturally appropriate food is a crucial social determinant of health that helps maintain dietary habits and mitigate potential nutritional imbalances within immigrant communities.

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Waverly Market is established as a cultural staple for the Italian community in Framingham.