Free and Simple Foods

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Thank you Voyage Magazine for the feature!

Hidden Gems: Meet Renee Sorgi of Free and Simple Foods Today we’d like to introduce you to Renee Sorgi. Renee, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?Free and Simple Foods was born out of my own health journey. About nine years ago, after years of struggling with severe skin issues, terrible st...

💜 ANN ARBOR, WE’RE HERE! 💜

Free and Simple Foods is officially on the shelves at BOTH Plum Market locations in Ann Arbor! 🎉

📍 Ann Arbor North — 3601 Plymouth Rd
📍 Ann Arbor West — 375 N Maple Rd

This one is especially exciting because Ann Arbor has such an incredible community of people who care about what they put on their plate and we’re so excited to be part of it.

Our crackers and granola are made with simple, thoughtfully chosen ingredients and are grain-free, seed-oil-free, Top 9 allergen-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan.

But most importantly… they’re REALLY GOOD. 😉

If you’re in Ann Arbor, stop by Plum Market, grab a bag, and give us a try!
And if you’re an Ann Arbor local, tag a friend who needs to know about Free and Simple Foods! 👇

We’re so excited to be expanding into Ann Arbor and becoming part of this community. 💜



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We're doing a Labor Day Weekend Giveaway to celebrate having our Free & Simple Foods crackers and granola is TWO new Meijer Grocery locations. Enter to win a free bag of each of our top two sellers: Sea Salt Crackers AND Chocolate Chip Granola.
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Meijer Grocery - Livonia
located at 7 Mile Road and Farmington Road
33500 7 Mile, Livonia, MI 48152
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Meijer Grocery - Rochester
located at Rochester Road and Tienken
1495 N Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Here's how to enter your name in our giveaway...

Visit the Livonia or the Rochester Meijer Grocery locations anytime between now and Labor Day. ​
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Take a pic of yourself by the Free & Simple display or with a Free & Simple product in your cart.
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Use your pic to create a post on your social media page (Post, not Story please!) and tag Free & Simple Foods (IG: .and.simple.foods FB: and Simple Foods).

In order to be entered into our giveaway your social media pic must be posted no later than 11:59pm on Monday, September 7th (Labor Day) and your post must tag Free & Simple Foods.

We can't wait to see your pics!

We’re popping up all over Metro Detroit!

Free and Simple Foods is now available at Plum Market in Ann Arbor, West Bloomfield & Bloomfield Township!

More shelves.
More communities.
More chances to find your new favorite crunch.

Made in Michigan.
Simple ingredients.
Seriously delicious.

Find us at your local Plum Market and give us a try!

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Hometown feels. 🥹🤍

There’s something extra special about seeing Free and Simple Foods on the shelves at the Meijer in Rochester Hills, our hometown community.

What started in my kitchen has now made its way into the grocery stores right here where we live, and I honestly don’t take that for granted.

We’re so grateful to be partnering with Meijer and incredibly excited for what this next chapter brings. Two new Meijer locations in just two days… and this one feels a little more personal. 🛒✨

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, shared, stocked, sampled, and believed in this little business along the way.

Local roots. Big dreams. Simple food. 🤍

Here’s to continuing to grow one shelf at a time.

🎉 WE’RE IN MEIJER GROCERY STORES! 🎉

This is a pretty exciting milestone for Free and Simple Foods!

We are officially expanding into Meijer’s grocery-format stores, and our first location is the Livonia Meijer, which is having its grand opening tomorrow! 🛒🎉

What makes this especially exciting is that this started with a conversation, a few connections, and people who were willing to give a small Michigan brand a chance.

A HUGE thank you to Todd, Shannon, Mauricio, and Staci for helping make this opportunity possible and for believing in Free and Simple Foods. I’m incredibly grateful for each of you!

And this is just the beginning…

I can’t wait to see where we go from here!

If you’re near Livonia, stop by the new store, check out the grand opening, and look for Free and Simple Foods while you’re there! 🛒✨

For almost 8 years, I didn't eat hummus.
Not because I didn't love it, but because traditional hummus is made with tahini, and it's an ingredient my body just doesn't tolerate.

So my mom and I set out to create a version that I could enjoy.
After some experimenting, we came up with this tahini-free hummus, and let me tell you... that first bite after all those years was worth the wait.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's completely customizable. Think of the measurements as your starting point; you can always add a little more lemon for brightness, more garlic for extra flavor, or another pinch of salt until it's just right for you.
And of course, it’s even better paired with Free and Simple Foods crackers! 🧡 The creamy hummus with our crunchy, grain-free crackers makes the perfect snack, appetizer, or addition to a charcuterie board.

Recipes don't have to be complicated to be delicious. Sometimes, a few simple ingredients and a little creativity are all it takes to bring back a favorite.

If you give it a try, I'd love to hear what you think or what you paired it with! 🫶

Some places are more than just a store… they’re part of your story. 💚

I’m so excited (and honestly a little emotional) to share that Free and Simple Foods is now available at The Alternative Health Care Center of Grosse Pointe Woods!

This one is extra special because Grosse Pointe Woods is where I grew up, and the Alternative Health Care Center is the very place where my family and I go for our own health and wellness care. To now have our crackers and granola sitting on their shelves feels like such a full-circle moment.

When I started Free and Simple Foods, my goal was simple: create snacks made with clean, simple ingredients that everyone can enjoy, whether you’re focused on gut health, reading labels, managing food sensitivities, or just looking for a better-tasting snack.

Having our products available in a place that has been part of my family’s wellness journey is truly meaningful.

Thank you to the team at Alternative Health Care Center for supporting local, small businesses and welcoming Free and Simple Foods into your community. 💚

If you’re in Grosse Pointe Woods, stop in and check them out, and grab your favorite crackers or granola while you’re there!

Some people call it luck... I call it a blessing. ❤️

One of the greatest gifts that has come from my journey with Free and Simple Foods has been the incredible people I've met along the way.

After completing our project together, this amazing team from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business chose to continue supporting Free and Simple Foods as my advisory board. I honestly couldn't be more honored, grateful, or excited.

To know that five incredibly talented individuals believe in what I'm building enough to continue investing their time, ideas, and expertise means more than I can put into words.

I'm especially grateful to Len Middleton for bringing us together and for joining our meeting. Thank you, Len, for your continued encouragement and belief in both me and Free and Simple Foods.

To my "Dream Team", thank you for believing in this vision. I can't wait to continue building the future of Free and Simple Foods together.

Feeling incredibly blessed. ❤️