If there’s one thing we need more of in the Black community, it’s Black-owned grocery stores. Many Black and minority neighborhoods are often referred to as “food deserts”, lacking fresh produce and healthy options that are in close proximity to their housing. Having access to healthy food options at an affordable price is necessary to help combat health issues that primarily affect the Black community such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

Although there aren’t an abundance of Black-owned grocery stores in the U.S., there are a few that we should support and shop with.

Here are 7 Black-owned grocery stores around the U.S.:

Grocery Outlet – Compton, California

The owner, Eugene Bennette, prides himself on encouraging healthy eating in the Black community as well as educating community members on diabetes.

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Today, we are building 200 bags and feeding Seniors in our Compton community. Thank you to the @latino_chamber_of_commerce_ for partnering with us and thank you to our customers for your donations and support of our Independence from Hunger food drive! ❤️

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Forty Acres Fresh Market – Chicago, Illinois

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Just popping in to remind y’all about our Austin City Market TOMORROW from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m at the Austin Town Hall Park (5610 W. Lake St.) We are working hard to set up for tomorrow’s popup which will include our selection of affordable fresh high quality fruits and vegetables. We will also be having cooking demonstrations from Chef Patty with free samples! Don’t miss out on local vendors like @twosisterscatering @plunkett.artema @daniesdeliciousdetoxdrinks who will be at the market selling their amazing products! . . . We can’t wait to see you there! . . . Visit fortyacresfreshmarket.com . . . #FortyAcresFresh #foodaccess #foodjustice #popupshop #producemarket #AustinChicago #ChicagoAustin #producetothepeople #FreshProduce #freshfood #socialenterprise #supportlocalbusiness #smallbusiness #blackownedbusiness #socialentrepreneurship #socialimpact #blackwomanownedbusiness #chicago #chicagofood #chicagovegan #chicagovegetarian #thingstodochicago #blackownedchicago #popupchicago #chicagoevents

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Located on the West Side of Chicago, this grocery store is helping fight food inequality in Black neighbourhoods.

Ojaexpress – Chicago, Illinois

OjaExpress is a food delivery platform that gives people more convenient access to the diverse cultural foods of ethnic grocery stores by delivering it to their homes. It also supports grocers that are indispensable resources for many ethnic communities.https://t.co/ZN6r8TjTxF
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Although based in Chicago, you can order groceries online to be delivered directly to your door. You can find a wide variety of ethnic foods such as African, Asian, Indian, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Latin and more.

Cleo’s Bodega Grocery And Cafe – Indianapolis, Indiana

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Come Shop With Us! All of your grocery needs! #Westside #TheLand

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All of the produce sold at Cleo’s is grown locally by Flanner House. There is also a cafe to get a delicious meal before or after food shopping.

Modaland Market Place – Las Vegas, Nevada

Modaland has a wide variety of African and Caribbean products as well as clothing and handbags.

West Phillie Produce – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The owner, Arnett Woodall is passionate about bringing fresh and affordable food to Black communities. He hires youth from the neighbourhood to work at West Phillie Produce while teaching them the basics of running a store.

Buy Better Foods – Brooklyn, NY

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So great to have members of Alliance of Families for Justice stop by today. Amazing work supporting families of individuals who are #incarcerated incarceratedlivesmatter

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Black-owned and woman-owned, this grocery store offers local and natural foods as well as health and wellness products.

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