Celebrating
through Food and Fellowship

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This Celebration Includes

Fresh Samples from Local, Minority-Owned Brands
Live Entertainment
Prizes, Giveaways, In-store Savings
Face Painting and More!

Previous Special Guests

Buddy Fambro
Guitarist
Carolyn Fitzhugh
Vocalist
Roger Harris
Pianist
Al Smith
Saxaphonist
Tony Lane
DJ
Family-ism Face Paint Factory
Face Painting and Balloon Twisting

Support These Black-Owned Businesses on Jewel-Osco Shelves

We love supporting our community, and we’re happy to offer a wide selection of local, minority-owned brands. Get a glimpse of a few of our brands who’ll be featured at our events!

Affy Tapple
Affy Tapple

Since our founding in 1948, Affy Tapple — the creator of The Original Caramel Apple — has been a Chicago tradition. The Caramel Apples we introduced to the marketplace over 70 years ago still use the same, homemade, delicious recipe! We are proud to have had our products in local grocery stores throughout Chicagoland and continue to be a family favorite for generations.

Angelica’s Bakery
Angelica’s Bakery

Christian-based, family-owned and operated Chicago bakery, most famous for its delicious caramel cakes.

Best Chef
Best Chef

Hot sauce can reduce the risk of cancer, aches, joint pain, stress, and depression. Spicy food can promote the production of serotonin and other feel-good hormones. All of your dosing should be in Best Chef hot sauces.

Best Fruits & Nuts
Best Fruits & Nuts

For a healthy snack, “Have some guts and go and buy Best Fruits & Nuts”! It can help with preventing cancer, heart disease, blood clotting, and high blood pressure.

BLK & Bold
BLK & Bold

Co-founders Pernell & Rod created BLK & Bold with the desire to unite coffee and tea lovers worldwide through a common interest of investing in community, specifically for the youth. With that philosophy, BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations across America that are aligned to pouring into children the confidence, exposure, and guidance for them to be the best version of themselves. Coffee for you, impact for our youth.

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Captain Curt’s Famous Boss Sauce
Captain Curt’s Famous Boss Sauce

The greatest and most creative of all barbecue sauces stemming from 3 generations of family recipes.

CharBoy’s Sauces
CharBoy’s Sauces

Female-owned, Chicago-based company providing a line of great-tasting sauces that are lower in sodium, sugar, carbs and calories than many national brands. Check out the website below for delicious healthy recipes!

Eating to Live
Eating to Live

Eating to Live is a manufacturer of health conscious prepared comfort foods known for their line of “World’s Greatest Greens”. Not only do we manufacture food products, we also teach families how to begin eating to live. Our Founder, David Fuller, has over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry and is fortunate enough to hire and mentor former students to help him build his brand, and help hundreds of others pursue their food passions. To us, food and a healthy diet is a holistic change agent that can change the world. The concept of “Eating To Live” is more than just a name... to us, it’s a lifestyle.

Funkytown Brewery
Funkytown Brewery

Funkytown Brewery was created by co-owners & homebrewers, Richard Bloomfield, Gregory Williams and Zachary Day. It’s a high-quality beer crafted with representation and inclusion at its core. This beer was crafted with your palate, beliefs, community, expression, and music tastes in mind.

Golden Krust
Golden Krust

Golden Krust’s mission is to provide customers with authentic, tasty Jamaican patties and relevant Caribbean cuisine in convenient settings and sizes, provide outstanding customer service while keeping our community and values close, and give the taste of the Caribbean to the world!

Goode Foods
Goode Foods

Our family-owned, Grade A beans and vegetables are all-natural and canned without any added preservatives. In 2013, Goode Foods introduced the baby food brand Pic Select Fresh, which is currently available in 22 Jewel-Osco stores around the city of Chicago. “If it’s Goode, it’s Good.”

Jamacian Mango & Lime
Jamacian Mango & Lime

Our formulations blend rich botanicals like mango butter, shea butter, coconut oil, and herbal extracts designed to moisturize, strengthen, and define textured hair.

Johnny B’s Wet Sauce
Johnny B’s Wet Sauce

At Johnny B’s, we developed the Original ‘Wet’ Sauce using quality ingredients from local family-owned farms and food co-ops. Our sauce does not cake or burn and caramelizes when cooked. Johnny B’s makes BBQ Simple; It starts with our Rub and Ends with our Sauce!

Lock’s Bar-B-Q Sauce
Lock’s Bar-B-Q Sauce

Family-owned Chicago business providing tangy, flavorful barbecue sauce for all of your grilling needs. “One Lick and That’s It!”

Love Cork Screw
Love Cork Screw

Love Cork Screw, founded by Chrishon Lampley and launched in Chicago, offers the sophisticated and novice wine enthusiasts a range of choices for any palate. Equating to 1% of the industry as a Black-owned wine company, each sleek wine bottle is unique, colorful, whimsical and fun.

Ma’s Best
Ma’s Best

Delicious dinner rolls, buns and coffee cakes made fresh daily in Elk Grove Village.

Michele Foods
Michele Foods

Michele Foods, a minority and woman-owned company, produces specialty rich and creamy breakfast syrups which are truly “good over everything”. The signature syrup recipe was developed by Michele’s great-great-grandmother and passed down through her family for three generations.

Mix & Match
Mix & Match

Mix Match Popcorn is a minority-owned, family-operated business founded in 1992. Based in Chicagoland, we specialize in handcrafted popcorn with bold, unique flavors that bring people together. Proudly rooted in tradition and creativity, we aim to deliver high-quality snacks that add joy to every occasion!

Moo & Oink
Moo & Oink

Born and raised and proudly made in Chicago by Best Chicago Meat Co., Moo & Oink has brought the “Thrill of the Grill” for over 50 years. Products include hot & mild beef, turkey and pork links, breaded chicken, rib tips and beef and turkey patties.

Moor’s Brewing
Moor’s Brewing

Moor’s Brewing Company is a trailblazing Black-owned beer brand that pays homage to the rich history of African heritage and the craftsmanship of the “Original Craftsmen.” Each brew reflects the company’s dedication to quality and storytelling, resonating with a growing community of loyal ambassadors who share the brand’s vision.

Mumbo Sauce
Mumbo Sauce

Made locally since 1950, Mumbo BBQ sauce is Chicago’s original hometown brand. Our premium homestyle sauces come in 3 varieties and are preservative-free, gluten-free and contain no high fructose corn syrup.

Parker House Sausage Company
Parker House Sausage Company

We’re one of the nation’s oldest African American owned and operated businesses. Our famous Hot Smoked Sausage and Hot Head Cheese are still “As Good as You Remember!” Equally delicious are our Chicken Hot Links and Chicken Polish. “Stick a Fork in it!”

ProudMumGifts
ProudMumGifts

ProudMumGifts, a minority and woman-owned company. Founder Barbara McMichael started supplying low cost Inspirational, Motivational and Ethnic gift items to JewelOsco in 2005.

Reggio’s Pizza
Reggio’s Pizza

Chicago-style pizza produced in more than 20 varieties -- The only Black-owned pizza manufacturing company in the world!

Riley’s Ribz
Riley’s Ribz

Antonio and Caryn Riley created a line of sauces and ribs after entering their family’s annual “Rib Off.” From entering a BBQ competition, they learned they needed their own signature flavor of seasonings and sauces to really elevate the meat. So, they developed some recipes in their kitchen, and when family and friends loved it so much, Riley’s Ribz was born!

SaVia Aloe Water
SaVia Aloe Water

You can expect the best taste from SaVia’s Aloe & Fruit drinks, Coconut drinks and Coconut Milk drinks. SaVia Aloe Vera is refreshingly hydrating with a touch of natural sweetness. Distributed by ASC Distributors.

Signature Sweets Factory Bakery
Signature Sweets Factory Bakery

We think out of the box, not bake out the box! All things Sweet & Delicious are made from scratch. Family-owned business, based in South Holland and started by chef Marcus J. at the age of 19. Providing gourmet Butter, Strawberry Cheesecake, Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies and Signature Cake Jars.

Special Taste
Special Taste

The WM. Doolittle LL Company was founded in 1981 by William Doolittle located in Chicago, Illinois. In 1991, the WM. Doolittle LL Company introduced the Special Taste brand that consists of meatloaf seasoning, original, mild spicy seafood and chicken breading. Their philosophy of giving the consumers quality products at the lowest possible prices has allowed the Special Taste products see remarkable sales success and consumer satisfaction!

Sunbelt Soft Drinks
Sunbelt Soft Drinks

A Chicago-based independent soft drinks bottler, famous for a variety of delicious flavors including Pink Lemonade, Piña Colada, Creme Soda and Peaches & Cream!

Tasty Delite
Tasty Delite

“Eat right with Tasty Delite”. Tasty Delite Brand is an international cooking sensation! Tasty Delite’s 3 in 1 Seasoned Coating Mixes- Bake, fry, or grill on all meats and vegetables with Tasty Delite’s 3 in 1 Seasoned Coating Mixes. For an all natural and affordable staple, buy Tasty Delite Brand Products.

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See What's In Store

At our 26th annual Black History Month celebration, shoppers enjoyed live music, giveaways, coupons and product highlights from many of the amazing minority-owned brands carried on Jewel-Osco's shelves! Check out the sights and sounds from 2025's Black History Month celebration!

Past Event Photos

Shoppers were greeted with special savings, freebies, and a preview of all the particiapting brands!

Family-Ism brought smiles to all with balloon art and fun face painting designs!

Raffle winner posed with JOJO and gift basket full of goodies from participating brands!

Shoppers enjoyed listening to live jazz music at the events!

Honeycomb Project

Jewel-Osco is awarding a $2,000 charitable contribution to The Honeycomb Project in support of Chicken and Waffles at Frida's. For more than a decade, The Honeycomb Project has served as Chicago’s go-to organization for family volunteering and civic engagement. Kids ages 3-17 discover their power to shape the future through immersive programs that provide vital resources and support to 50+ local nonprofits.

thehoneycombproject.org

Chicken & Waffles at Frieda's Event

Featured Recipes

Learn how to make our recipes featured from our events

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Body Flex Bowl | Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Body Flex Bowl | Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients
  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of adobo seasoning
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 red onion, quartered with root intact for grilling
  • 1 green & red pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 sweet potato, skin removed and sliced thick
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for grilling
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime ¼ cup avocado oil, plus more for the grill
Directions
  • Season pork tenderloin with seasoning salt, pepper and adobo seasoning.
  • Set grill to medium high heat at 375-400 degrees F. Place the Pork Tenderloin over direct heat for about 3-5 minutes on each side. Then move the Pork Tenderloin to indirect heat until internal temp reaches 145 degrees F. Allow a three-minute rest.
  • Grilled Veggies: Season all veggies with salt, pepper & a little EVOO.
  • Add all red onion & peppers to direct heat to get a good char on them for about 5 minutes depending on how hot your grill gets. Cook veggies over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Add sweet potatoes to grill and cook over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side to get a good char then transfer to indirect (low) heat to continue cooking for 2 minutes.
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Good Vibes Bowl

Good Vibes Bowl

Ingredients
  • 1lb pork tenderloin
  • 1-2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (Salt-free cajun seasoning is recommended to control the salt intake)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons EVOO
  • Green cabbage, shredded
  • 1-2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon EVOO
  • A splash of water
  • Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
Directions
  • Combine cajun seasoning, EVOO, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Slather on the marinade onto the pork tenderloin and let marinate for at least 24 hours.
  • Bring pork tenderloin to room temperature, at least one hour.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • On medium-high heat, drizzle EVOO in an oven safe pan like a cast iron, sear pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes each side. The goal is not to fully cook the pork at this stage, just get a good sear on it.
  • Place in oven and cook until 145 degrees internal, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove and let it rest for 10 minutes so juices can redistribute throughout.
  • In a separate non stick pan on medium heat, add EVOO to the pan, add cabbage, and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Let cabbage sautee and whittle it down, about 3 minutes. Add adobo seasoning and toss together.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Quick Cheese Grits

Quick Cheese Grits

Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup(s) Quaker® Quick Grits - Original
  • 2 Cup(s) Water
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Dash(s) of garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Top with chopped scallions and/or 1 tsp butter, if desired
Directions
  • Bring water to a boil; slowly stir in grits; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 4-5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cheese and garlic powder.
  • Continue cooking 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cheese is melted.
  • Add salt to taste; sprinkle with paprika.
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Pork Chops Al Pastor with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Pork Chops Al Pastor with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients
  • 4 each, 2-inch boneless pork chops
  • 1 pkt. La Preferida Organic Al Pastor Seasoning
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Empty out Al Pastor seasoning on a large plate and use it to evenly coat pork chops. Bake for 25 minutes, check that it is cooked through. Let meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing. It will prevent it from losing its natural juices.
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