Free Black Market connects communities with local producers, makers, and food infrastructure. We support six types of community providers, each with specialized features to help them thrive.
A community-owned marketplace that puts people over profit, built on radical transparency and fair compensation.
Ninety-seven cents of every dollar goes directly to the people who did the work.
Just 3% covers everything: platform, payments, development, and community programs.
No subscriptions, no listing fees, no payment processing fees. That's the whole story.
We believe in building local food economies where producers keep what they earn, customers know where their food comes from, and communities have access to the infrastructure they need to feed themselves. We're not venture-backed—we're community-owned. When creators succeed, we all succeed.
From farms to mutual aid networks, we've built specialized tools for every type of community food provider.
Farms, Ranches & Food Producers
Producers are the backbone of our local food system. This includes family farms, ranches, homesteads, and small-scale food producers who grow, raise, or produce food directly.
Community Gardens & Urban Farms
Community gardens are shared growing spaces where neighbors come together to cultivate food, build relationships, and strengthen local food security. They serve as hubs for food education and community building.
Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen Spaces
Community kitchens provide licensed commercial kitchen space for food entrepreneurs, home cooks scaling their businesses, and community food programs. They're essential infrastructure for local food economies.
Artisans, Crafters & Cottage Producers
Makers are the artists and craftspeople who create handmade goods, artisan foods, and cottage industry products. They bring creativity and unique offerings to local markets.
Restaurants, Ghost Kitchens & Food Trucks
Restaurants and food service businesses that want to sell directly to customers, offer meal subscriptions, or participate in community food programs. This includes ghost kitchens and food trucks.
Mutual Aid Networks & Community Organizations
Mutual aid organizations are community-driven networks focused on collective care, resource sharing, and food justice. They embody the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors without hierarchy.
Everything you need to run your business, connect with customers, and grow your community.
Shop with purpose, know your producers, and support your local food economy.
Jump directly to the vendors you're looking for.
Whether you're here to provide or to shop, you're joining a movement to build a fairer, more transparent food economy.
