T & T Foodservice, Inc. -- Andrea Thomas Chapman, President

With the opening of its doors in 1995, T & T Foodservice, Inc has grown to employ over 20 individuals, operate 12 refrigerated trucks, and move to its 3rd facility located in the west loop. T & T Foodservice, Inc is an MBE certified corporation serving the food needs of institutions, correctional facilities, churches, restaurants, day care centers, and half on the schools within the Chicago Public Schools Systems.

Its foundation in foodservice began with produce, but has now expanded to include USDA inspected quality meats and poultry, snacks, condiments, frozen fruit cups, convenience foods, and peanut butter and jelly products among other items. T & T provides warehousing and sourcing services to its clients and acts as a distributor nation-wide for food manufacturers and producers. It is this drop-ship market that T & T hopes to grow in the future.

Founded by Mr. Richard Thomas, T & T Foodservice, Inc is a family owned business that operates on the philosophy of giving opportunity where none existed before. Growing up on the west side of Chicago, Mr. Thomas always wanted to give back to his community and has created the method in which to accomplish this in his business. T & T prides itself on offering employment to black men who might not be able to gain employment in other companies. It strives to create a safe-zone around its current location and is dedicated to helping revive the spirit of the neighborhood. One event it has sponsored is “T & T Schools Out”, an organized day of events and family entertainment for neighborhood residents.

Mrs. Andrea Chapman began her career as an actuary, but started working for her fathers company to help convert it into a turn-key operation.