Our Story: A Taste of Home, No Matter the Distance.
At Our Market Foods, we believe that distance should never come between you and your favorite meal.
It started with a simple craving. Like many Africans living in the United States, we missed the unmistakable aroma of authentic home made meals, and the “correct” flavor of home-grown spices that you just can’t find in local supermarkets.
We realized that for Africans in diaspora, food isn’t just about nutrition, it’s about heritage, family, and the comfort of our roots.Â
That’s why we built Our Market Foods. We are more than just an online marketplace; we are your personal link to the authentic flavors of Africa, bringing the best of our local markets straight to your American kitchen.
Our Promise to You!
Shopping at Our Market Foods is more than a transaction, it’s an experience. We promise:
- Transparency: You’ll always know exactly where your food comes from.
- Quality: We hand-pick our produce to ensure it meets US safety standards without losing its African heart.
- Speed: We prioritize fast shipping for your perishables because we know that “soup cannot wait.”
Whether you are a student in New York missing your mum’s cooking, a professional in Houston prepping for a party, or a family in Atlanta teaching the next generation our food traditions, Our Market Foods is here for you.
“Our Market is Your Market!”
Frequently Asked Questions
We ship to all 50 states in the USA. Whether you are in Houston, New York, or a small town in Wyoming, we’ll get the taste of home to your doorstep.
Standard orders usually arrive within 3-5 business days. For orders containing perishables (Frozen items), we use Priority Shipping (1-3 days) to ensure freshness.
Frozen items are packed in insulated thermal liners with professional-grade gel ice packs. We recommend being home on the day of delivery to put them in your freezer immediately.
To prevent perishable items from sitting in a courier warehouse over the weekend, we only ship orders containing fresh or frozen goods on Mondays and Tuesdays.
While we pack with extreme care, perishables can be sensitive. Please take a photo of the item and the packaging within 4 hours of delivery and email it to our support team.
Yes. Our Market Foods uses SSL encryption and industry-standard payment processors (Stripe/PayPal). We never store your credit card details on our servers.
We accept all major US Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.
Yes! We prioritize authentic brands, and our spices/dried fish and food produce are sourced directly from trusted suppliers to maintain that “home-grown” flavor.
We love hearing from our community! If there is a specific snack or spice you can’t find, let us know via the “Contact Us” page, and we will try our best to source it for our next shipment.