Grocery shopping is habitual and something many of us do on a regular basis. It’s easy to buy the same brands, make the same meals and rarely take stock of what’s in our pantries. But as efforts to dismantle systemic racism continue, Americans are being called upon to put their money where their mouth is — and that means rethinking how we shop. Buying from Black-owned businesses is a way to continually support the Black community and stock your shelves with quality products you’ll use all the time. Below is a list of pantry staples, snacks, coffee, tea and wine brands available nationwide. It’s important to note that we stand by these products for their quality, taste and craftsmanship — not simply because they’re Black-owned.
And these products are not the end. Once you’ve shopped this list, we encourage you to seek out local Black-owned food businesses in your area. On social media, you’ll find resources with information on where to donate (community bail funds, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and Black Lives Matter are good places to start), lists of restaurants to patronize, documentaries and films to watch and books to read.
This list has been updated from its original publish date. We will continue to add more food and drink businesses that can be purchased throughout the country or that ship nationwide.
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