Enjoy the foods from the women-owned small businesses of WEALF to your menu
Founded by Brianne Grinage in 2022, Creole Soul makes traditional Caribbean Soul Food and Belizean dishes that showcase bold Cajun-Creole flavors. , the company’s menu for its catering, food truck services, and street fairs are filled with dishes that combine the southern roots of Soul Food cuisine paired seamlessly with the Caribbean spices and tastes of Belize. Visit the company website to see Creole Soul’s full menu and order.
Founded by Missy Koo and Stacy Cole, the team that puts the perfect pig in a blanket. Made from a gourmet sausage wrapped in the Piggies’ signature flaky pastry, this is the ideal hors d'oeuvres for any holiday meal or gathering. Order yours in original, chicken, or spicy on the company website today.
Founded by Rowena Scherer, explorer boxes from Eat2Explore bring families together over country, culture, and cuisine. Each box focuses on a different country and includes 3 recipes from the country, essential spices, and sauces to make the meals, and fun facts and souvenirs from the country. Raw ingredients are not included but a detailed shopping list to help you purchase the ingredients is.
Founded by Esty Hirsch, Whimsical Sweets is a Brooklyn-based bakery specializing in unique gifts for life's sweet moments. From cookies for every occasion to personalized cookiegrams, to corporate gifts, and macarons, Whimsical Sweets bakes it all. Order on their website today.
Founded by Sasha Millstein in 2020, Aunt Ethel’s pot pies improves on the traditional commercial pot pie that take 45 minutes to reheat and frequently have soggy inner crust when reheated. Aunt Ethel’s pot pies packages the top crust separately from the bottom filling so the crust stays flaky and both parts can be reheated in under 5 minutes, available in three flavors order on the company website today.
Founded by Roshanak Yousefian, add an international flavor to your holiday meals with traditional Persian Pastries from this New York-based patisserie. Combining her passion for cooking with her desire to share the cuisine of Iran, Roshanak hand-crafts each pastry from the finest organic and traditional ingredients. Order an assortment for the holidays or hire Roshanak to cater your next event.
Founded by Atinuke Akinwumi, stay hydrated in the warm weather with natural spring water bottled at the source. PurH20 is a micro-filtered pure, natural, refreshing drink, ozonated and purified with Oxygen Molecules, not Chlorine. Purchase a case or 5-Gallon bottle and learn about the company’s sustainability mission on their website today.
Founded by Daniela Martins in 2013, YuBakery specializes in yuca (cassava) based snacks including yupuffs, a light-crispy baked puffs and yubuns, their version of the beloved pão de queijo, Brazil’s iconic cheese bread.. Rooted in Brazilian tradition, their products are naturally gluten-free and crafted with clean, simple ingredients.
Founded by Rachel Simons, maker of seed-based products including halva and tahini. A favorite of world-renowned chefs and home cooks alike, try Seed + Mill’s foods today. Shop their kiosk in New York City’s Chelsea Market, look for them in grocery stores across the country, and order directly from the company’s website.
Founded by Jean Chatman, this artisanal bakery in Harlem makes its pastries from all-natural, locally sourced ingredients. The Sweet Potato Cheescake, a favorite of Billions’ Kelly AuCoin, is a great way to end a meal, and Jean’s award-winning zucchini bread is perfect for holiday breakfasts. View the company’s complete menu of sweets and order on their website.
Taste the world one Scoop at a time. Founded in 2020, by Dennine Dryer, each flavor of artisanal ice cream was inspired by our travel destinations, giving you a taste of the world with each spoonful. Solo Scoop makes everything in small batches in the heart of Brooklyn. By a pint or signup for an ice cream making workshop on the website today.
Founded in 2023 by Narell Vasquez, Full of Beans Kitchen's signature all-purpose, waffle and pancake mix made with fava beans instead of flour, is an easy way to incorporate beans into your daily diet. Look for recipe ideas and purchase the mix on the company website.
Each business in this guide is owned by an entrepreneur in the WEALF loan and mentoring program. Explore more businesses in the WEALF program and shop small, visit our other shopping guides.