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African grocery store opens doors in Surprise

Mayor Kevin Sartor, City Councilmember Earle Greenberg and Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic were among those who cut the ribbon on the new Africa Staples market in Surprise.

Courtesy city of Surprise/Kris Cassens

The Africa Staples market is open six days a week and closed on Sundays at 12801 W. Bell Road, Suite 111.

Courtesy city of Surprise/Kris Cassens

African and Caribbean food has arrived in Surprise, thanks to the new Africa Staples market, which officially opened with a ribbon cutting on Feb. 12.

Owners Ada Gbao and Hassan Bundu participated in the ribbon-cutting alongside Mayor Kevin Sartor, City Councilmember Earle Greenberg, Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic and others.

The market is at 12801 W. Bell Road, Suite 111.

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Business

African grocery store opens doors in Surprise

Courtesy city of Surprise/Kris Cassens

Mayor Kevin Sartor, City Councilmember Earle Greenberg and Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic were among those who cut the ribbon on the new Africa Staples market in Surprise.

Courtesy city of Surprise/Kris Cassens

The Africa Staples market is open six days a week and closed on Sundays at 12801 W. Bell Road, Suite 111.

Posted Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:55 am

African and Caribbean food has arrived in Surprise, thanks to the new Africa Staples market, which officially opened with a ribbon cutting on Feb. 12.

Owners Ada Gbao and Hassan Bundu participated in the ribbon-cutting alongside Mayor Kevin Sartor, City Councilmember Earle Greenberg, Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic and others.

The market is at 12801 W. Bell Road, Suite 111.

It’s open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and closed on Sundays.

Visit africastaples.com.