Black History Month: Shining a Light on UNFI Associates & Partners Driving Innovation

February 3, 2025          5 minute read

At UNFI, we strive to create an inclusive, high-performing culture where our associates, customers and suppliers can win together. Throughout Black History Month, we’re shining a light on the contributions of associates, customers, and suppliers who are driving progress, value and innovation for UNFI and our industry. 

Now available: Watch the story of Saundra Harris, a Senior Manager in risk management with UNFI’s Environmental Health and Safety team. With three years at UNFI, Saundra’s leadership and dedication to safety exemplify our commitment to living our core values—ensuring that every step of our supply chain reflects care for people while adding value for our customers, suppliers, communities and the food industry. Her work is vital to our success as our organization.

Now available: Watch the story of Myles Comfort Foods—a UNFI supplier dedicated to mentoring and guiding diverse-owned brands on topics like fundraising and distribution. Explore Myles' rebranding journey and learn how his experiences and perspective have shaped his approach to business, community impact, and success in the food industry. 

We’ll also highlight the Detroit People’s Food Co-op, the city’s first Black-led and operated grocery cooperative. The space serves as a supermarket as well as offices, a banquet hall, and commercial kitchens, all with the shared goal of supporting the community and improving access to healthy food and food education to Detroit residents.

Each of these stories help to paint a picture of what diverse perspectives and innovation looks like at UNFI, and how it’s driving real business impact for our organization and our partners. Through partnerships like these, we are cultivating real pathways to progress. 

Check back here throughout the month to read and hear more of these stories. Be sure to also follow our social channels for updates.