Anniversaries are great reminders of how far we have come and oftentimes are the promise of how much further we can go. When that anniversary celebrates the culmination of more than a generation of service in the satisfaction of others, then that anniversary is truly meaningful, and is well worth celebrating. When a business survives for a generation, it means that it will most certainly influence the next generation, and this family business does exactly that. The two young managers you often meet at Vital Health Foods are Ras Imande’s children, Shyane and Jabu, who represent the next generation of new customers, ensuring that Vital Health continues to serve us for generations to come.
The term generational wealth is now a buzzword among many in the Black community, but we must understand that for generational wealth to be transferred, we all must invest in the future of our children. How do we do that? It is our responsibility to create opportunities for our children to learn that they can be producers, and not just consumers – we must instill in the next generation the pride of business ownership and service to their neighborhoods. We at WhereItzAt salute the example of generational succession that Vital Health has established; Ras Imande, the founder, has ensured that his offspring have all at some time been mentored in the running of the business that put them through their educational milestones. His son Jabu is the proud owner of Trinity Juices and More located at 222-19 Linden Boulevard, Cambria Heights. There can never be enough stories of Black people doing what Vital Health has been doing in our community for 34 years, please take time after reading this story to go visit our most respected oasis for healthy living at 196-14 Linden Boulevard and pay tribute to a legend – Ras Imande.
Let us join Vital Health Foods in celebrating yet another milestone for providing its customers with the finest nutrients, herbs, vitamins, and supplements for healthy living, go enjoy the friendliest and most informative service available for your health and well-being. Walk into this store any day of the week, and you will experience an atmosphere of wellness from the salad bar to the checkout counter.
Yes, I am a customer and like so many others I know, our love and support for the Vital Health experience is second to none. Vital Health is more than just a store, it is a community of people focused on health and healing, visit them any day of the week and it is highly likely you will run into a neighbor, or old friend with whom you can exchange the benefits of healthy living.
When a business survives and thrives for 34 years, it is doing something right, Ras Imande founder and owner along with his family, invested in his vision for his community despite the odds; the so-called experts and naysayers at that time believed that health foods and healthy living would not be popular in communities of color. What they did not understand was that no matter who you are, if anyone is offered healthy options, quality products at reasonable prices, along with exceptional service, they will remain happy and loyal consumers.
Thirty-four years in business, in an informed and educated community, is quite an achievement, and part of that success is due to Vital Health Food’s professional wellness consultation program which continues to improve and expand health awareness in Southeast Queens, one customer at a time.
If you need to know more about herbs, vitamins, super – nutrients, whole foods, and organics, go to Vital for the latest information, where you will find the latest books on nutrition, there are even FREE booklets available. Make sure you find the salad bar in the back, where the soups and salads will satisfy your body, mind, and soul.
WhereItzAt is delighted to congratulate Ras Imande, Vital Health Foods, and their friendly and helpful staff for a memorable 34 years of service to the Southeast Queens community; Vital Health Foods extends their gratitude to the community that has supported them this long, and they ask your continued support for decades to come.
Vital Health is Ital Health.
