let's divest from large corporations! I have an entire post with why we should choose small instead of big box retailers. Many of the links below are resources for finding community-supported agriculture, small/founder-owned businesses, and more.
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Community Supported
Specialty Small Businesses
Online Businesses
Community Supported
This is the first place I recommend starting your small business food journey. Find a local community garden, farm, or farm stand to support!
Find Community-Supported Agriculture near you by using this directory!
Community Supported Agriculture Directory
Look for seasonal farmers markets near you! This is the one I go to. Check your city/municipal sites for info
Green Market Pompano Beach - Green Market, Market, Natural Foods
Use this website to find Community-Supported Agriculture (low cost, local produce) near you!
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Directory
search “food banks near me” or “food pantry near me” to find non-barrier food pantries, it's not just for the super low income, it's for anyone in the community who needs it!
food pantry programs in Pompano Beach, fl | findhelp.org
Get to know your community gardens people! You can buy fresh produce or rent a plot to grow your own
Patricia Davis Community Garden
Specialty Small Businesses
Support your local community by shopping small!
my go-to local Asian market!
BG Asian Grocery
another amazing Asian market
Kimchi Mart
Support small businesses, especially ethnic stores!
TOP 10 BEST Brazilian Market in Pompano Beach, FL - Yelp
Online Businesses
These options are accessible to most if not all people in the United States
My go-to for pantry staples, supplements, and skincare
Thrive Market - Get an annual membership $59.95/year
Woman-owned biz that sells pantry staples, skincare, etc. at LOW LOW prices. Plus, they're saving the products from ending up in the landfill
Martie
I used this service for YEARS! Not only was it super affordable, I also got to try new fruits and veggies which is so fun
Misfits Market - "ugly" produce saved from the landfill!
I have not used this service exactly, but it's very similar to Misfits Market, and if they don't service your area, this service could instead.
Imperfect Foods - saving produce from the landfill
