
Smart Vending & Pantry Solutions
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Umoja Grocer® is a leading autonomous grocer located in Atlanta and the first Black-owned smart mobile grocer in America. We work with a small group of B.I.P.O.C. growers, artisans, and food brands to bring culturally relevant food products to our community.
Our 24/7 vending solution installs smart store machines that serve as community retail hubs — offering fresh snacks, wellness goods, and economic equity in one swipe.
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Whether you’re hauling greens or growing roots, we ensure you’re equipped — from soil to sale. This program offers shared services and collective buying power for:
Farmers
CPG brands
Mobile market operators
Members gain access to:
Wholesale produce catalogs
Co-packing and cold storage discounts
Seed shares, templates, and eBooks
Route-building and pricing strategy tools
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We make it easier than ever to pick up, stock, and go. With shared storage, copacking, and pre-sorted product bundles, operators no longer need to waste time at wholesale clubs or sort through generic SKUs.
Instead, our Vending Operator Fulfillment Hub allows you to:
Pick up pre-packed snack and beverage bundles customized for your routes
Access shared cold storage & dry warehousing for seamless reloading
Receive cut fruit, snacks, and drink combos in clear, labeled packaging
Source Black-owned and culturally relevant brands not found in traditional vending catalogs
OUR PRODUCTS
PRE-CUT FRUIT & VEGGIES
GRAB-N-GOS
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Modern vending solutions featuring Black-owned and culturally relevant products.
Includes:
Pre-stocked vending machines (ambient, refrigerated, or combo)
24/7 smart tech (cashless pay, remote inventory tracking)
Branded with Umoja Grocer & co-branded options
Weekly restocking & route support
Ideal for: Offices, schools, community centers, transportation hubs
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Give your staff or community members something better than the breakroom basics.
Includes:
Weekly or monthly curated snack box drops
Culturally relevant snacks, beverages, and health-forward grab-and-go options
Rotating featured Black-owned and local brands
Cold fruit cups, mini salads, teas, and wellness drinks available
Ideal for: Corporate offices, coworking spaces, staff lounges, teacher breakrooms
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A one-stop pickup and prep center for vending machine owners and micro-market operators.
Includes:
Shared storage & cooler space
Customized pick-and-pack orders by machine or route
Branded snack boxes, clear label prep, and ready-to-stock packages
Access to exclusive SKUs and brands not available in big-box wholesale clubs
Support for route planning and machine restock alerts
COLD BEVERAGES + TEAS
SNACKS + SWEETZ
Let us power your pantry, your vending machine, or your community space with food that feeds body, culture, and equity.
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Tailored bundles of snacks and drinks that reflect regional tastes, heritage, and community favorites.
Examples:
Southern Roots Pack: Boiled peanuts, sweet tea, okra chips
Diaspora Delights: Plantain chips, hibiscus drinks, jerk trail mix
Wellness & Healing: Seamoss juice, herbal teas, turmeric bites
All packs feature BIPOC-owned, halal-friendly, and clean label options.
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Keep vending machines and cold displays stocked with real food.
Includes:
Cut fruit cups, veggie snack trays, yogurt parfaits
Rotating menu based on season and region
Weekly production in food-safe, compliant packaging
Cold chain support through Carver’s shared logistics network
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Bring your vision to life with branding that speaks to your audience.
Services:
Co-branded machine wraps and signage
Digital menu boards or QR code-based ordering
Monthly marketing toolkit for location promotion
Social media features across Carver’s channels
Perfect for C-Stores, Offices, and Vending Machine Operators


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