Welcome to Food Bazaar Supermarket, a family-owned company dedicated to bringing you the authentic flavors of home. Operating full-service supermarkets across the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut), Food Bazaar prides itself on being more than just a grocery store; it’s a cultural experience. We passionately strive to provide each of our diverse communities with the tastes and ingredients that evoke memories of “back home,” no matter where that may be.
At Food Bazaar supermarket, we understand that food is deeply intertwined with culture and identity. That’s why we go to great lengths to curate an unparalleled selection of international and mainstream groceries. Our stores feature dedicated aisles filled with global flavors, extensive dairy and frozen selections, full-service fish markets, and custom cutting meat departments. Located in vibrant, ethnically rich neighborhoods, each Food Bazaar supermarket reflects the unique cultures and culinary traditions of the community it serves.
More than just catering to diverse tastes, Food Bazaar supermarket is committed to serving communities often overlooked by major supermarket chains. We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, affordable food, and we make it our mission to provide just that in so-called “underserved” areas. Where others see challenges, we see an opportunity to nourish families and connect with unique cultures.
We take pride in understanding the nuances of the communities we serve. For us, it’s not just about stocking shelves; it’s about understanding the specific needs of our customers. Whether it’s papa seca for a Peruvian family craving carapulca, plantains for a Guatemalan family preparing rellenitos de platano, or huitlacoche for a Mexican family making traditional tamales, Food Bazaar supermarket actively seeks out and provides those essential ingredients. We recognize that “home” isn’t just a distant memory; it’s a feeling that can be recreated and savored every night at the dinner table. That’s why we continuously explore new connections worldwide, sourcing the highest-quality ingredients to bring those flavors to your home. When we succeed in this mission, we feel we truly give meaning to the phrase “Welcome Home” at Food Bazaar.
While we celebrate the world’s diverse cuisines, Food Bazaar supermarket also ensures you can find all your everyday staples. We offer a comprehensive range of mainstream supermarket items, alongside our exclusive Bogopa Private Label line. This line features high-quality products like macaroni and cheese, rice, canned vegetables, and ketchup, all at affordable prices. Food Bazaar supermarket truly aims to be your one-stop shopping destination, whether you’re seeking exotic ingredients or familiar favorites.
Our commitment to family extends beyond our customers to our employees. At Food Bazaar supermarket, we believe our employees are our most valuable asset. We understand that our success depends on their well-being and development. That’s why we prioritize competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our Food Bazaar family. We are proud to offer 100% company-funded health coverage, paid vacations, sick days, personal days, and skills training classes. Our commitment to employee growth is further demonstrated through our annual leadership conference for department managers and higher management, held at a regional resort. Beyond professional development, we foster a strong sense of community among our team through initiatives like our monthly Employee Newsletter, Wellness Program, Birthday Celebrations, the Bogopa Soccer Tournament, the Employee Holiday Party, and the annual Bogopa Family Picnic.
Food Bazaar supermarket is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We adhere to a strict Corporate Code of Ethical Conduct, ensuring fairness and respect for all employees, customers, and vendors. We believe in fostering a culture of hard work and dedication to serving the rapidly growing and often underserved ethnic communities across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut metropolitan areas. As a leading, privately-owned ethnic supermarket in the Northeast, our driving force is to “get the job done” and source even the most hard-to-find items for our valued customers.
Our core values, derived from our mission and culture, are the cornerstones of Food Bazaar supermarket. These values can be summarized in four words: Value, Variety, Vitality, and Vision.
VALUE: Food Bazaar supermarket is dedicated to providing the highest-quality fresh food at competitive prices. “Fresh” is more than just a word to us; it’s a passion. Our guiding principle is simple: “If we wouldn’t buy it for our families, we won’t sell it to yours.” This commitment to value ensures that you can always trust Food Bazaar for fresh, affordable groceries.
VARIETY: We take immense pride in offering an unparalleled variety of food options. At Food Bazaar supermarket, you’ll discover the widest possible selection of unique ethnic foods from around the globe, alongside an extensive array of mainstream products. This commitment to variety ensures that you can find everything you need, and explore new culinary horizons, all under one roof.
VITALITY: We strive to make every shopping trip to Food Bazaar supermarket an enjoyable experience. We are constantly enhancing the Bogopa experience by integrating state-of-the-art technology, from touch-screen registers to handheld UPC scanners. We believe grocery shopping should be engaging, not a chore, which is why we offer exciting promotions and sample tastings to introduce you to the diverse and wonderful culinary possibilities available at Food Bazaar.
VISION: Food Bazaar supermarket is not just reactive to customer needs; we are proactive. We have the vision to anticipate the evolving needs of our diverse customer base and the vision to actively support the communities we serve. We demonstrate this vision through college scholarships for deserving high school students, food and supply donations to local organizations, and partnerships with local agencies to provide essential care to underprivileged individuals. We firmly believe that businesses have a responsibility to their communities and that community well-being is essential for mutual success.
Food Bazaar supermarket understands that being a responsible corporate citizen means being a good neighbor. We are committed to supporting the communities that support us. We actively partner with numerous local organizations – religious groups, non-profits, schools, law enforcement, housing authorities, healthcare providers, senior groups, business associations, and community boards – providing substantial year-round food donations to support their vital initiatives.
Organizations Food Bazaar supermarket has proudly supported include:
- Coalition of Concerned Medical Professionals
- Parent Association of P.S. 811Q
- Women In Need, Inc.
- Community Board #4 in Brooklyn
- Lefrak City Tenant’s Association
- Learning Angels After School Homework Assistance Program
- Marcus Garvey Park Village Houses Tenant Association
- P.S. 73 the Thomas S. Boyland School
- Bushwick Economic Development Corporation
- New York City Housing Authority
- Blessed Sacrament Church
- St. Aloysius Church
- 83rd Precinct Community Council
- Lefrak Merchants Association and the Bushwick Mental Health Center
Recognizing the importance of investing in future generations, Food Bazaar supermarket is deeply committed to youth development. Our annual high school seniors’ college scholarship program, established in 2001, provides two four-year scholarships each year to students from the following high schools: William H. Taft High School, Franklin K. Lane High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, William H. Maxwell Vocational High School, East New York Transit Technology High School, Automotive Career and Technical Education High School, Harry Van Arsdale High School, Bushwick High School, Memorial High School, St. Joseph’s High School, and Newtown High School. Through these scholarships and our ongoing community partnerships, Food Bazaar supermarket strives to be a true community pillar, nourishing both bodies and minds.
