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Uhuru Foods & Pies

Building an Independent African Economy

 

Order Uhuru Pies

in St. Louis, Missouri  or  St. Petersburg, Florida


Uhuru Bakery & Cafe  

Opening Summer 2026

Uhuru Foods & Pies is partnering with the African People’s Education and Defense Fund and the African Independence Workforce Program to bring delicious homestyle food to the neighborhood and to bring  jobs back to our community!  


Uhuru Bakery & Cafe is part of the revitalization of the devastated

W. Florissant Corridor bringing life back to a once bustling black community business district.


Our goal is to create an uplifting community gathering place and cultural hub where we can meet, celebrate our community and eat great food together. We will provide:

* Healthy Food

* Jobs and Training

* Fresh herbs, vegetables and fruit from our Black Power Community Gardens

* Cooking demonstrations and popups with local chefs

* An anchor to grow new businesses and economic self-reliance

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The Taste of An Independent African Economy!

Since 1981, Uhuru Pies have been part of building an independent economy for African people everywhere. They are made from scratch with quality ingredients and baked fresh.


Sold by volunteers to friends, family, co-workers, organizations to build a foundation for African control of food production and distribution.


Uhuru Foods & Pies is part of Black Star Industries, creating economic development and commerce by and between African People worldwide.


THE MISSION OF UHURU FOODS & PIES is to create, produce and sell the freshest foods to build self-sustaining economic development, designed for the prosperity and self-determination of present and future generations of African people worldwide.


Uhuru Means Freedom!