Our team is a family, working together to bring the Mattie’s experience to our community.
The Inspiration behind it all ...
As children, we spent many hours in the kitchen with our grandmother, Mattie. It's where she planted the seeds of creativity, resourcefulness and compassion within us. We would often enter her kitchen to find limited supplies in the fridge and pantry, yet Mattie's magic would transform those ingredients into nourishing, flavorful meals. Her ingenuity and loving heart instilled in us a powerful lesson: by the grace of God we can create abundance from little to touch people's lives. Driven by love and gratitude, we opened Mattie's Foods with a mission to pay homage to the remarkable woman who had shaped our lives. Our hope is that it carries forward the spirit of her resourcefulness, love, and generosity. The legacy of Mattie lives on, inspiring both customers and those who work within its walls. And as each customer leaves satisfied and nourished, they unknowingly carry a piece of Mattie's spirit with them, forever connected to the profound bond between family, food, and the enduring power of love.
Our Founders
Some people say that 'family' is the hardest to work WITH, however, we can't work WITHOUT one another. As sisters, we worship, work and win together. There are many paths our lives could have followed, but we live by the Word of God and are moved by the Spirit of God. To know us is to know Jesus Christ.
Psalms 34:8, "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good," is what we did and now ask that you not only see how good the Lord is, but taste and see Mattie's Foods!
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Co-Founder & President
My name is Arvelisha and I’m a follower of Jesus, wife to my high school sweetheart, mommy of five and mimi to one sweet little gurl. Started my first business in middle school, I sold candy and did hair. I later opened up a salon alongside my sister in which we worked for 11 years. Since I was a little gurl I stayed in the way of my grandmother, mama and aunts as they threw down in the kitchen. I never knew I had a passion for cooking because it’s just something the women in my family did to show love to others. I now get to share that gift with the world.
My mission is to feed people, not just food but love as well! My goal is to spread joy through my food by bringing people together for fellowship and good times! My hope is that you will leave feeling full but not just physically but spiritually as well because feeding someone with love goes beyond any recipe.
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Co-Founder & Vice President
Meet India Monique, the vegan, hiking mother of two who believes in the power of Jesus Christ. With a passion for promoting healthy, plant-based living, she has been a proud vegan since 2015 and incorporates her beliefs into both her personal and professional life. Working in the food industry since 2017, she has gained invaluable experience and is constantly eager to learn more. Opening Mattie's with her sister and family has shown her what the impossible looks like when God makes all things possible. When she's not busy in the kitchen, you can find her exploring new trails and taking in the beauty of nature. Her firm belief in Jesus Christ has been a driving force in her life, guiding her to always strive for excellence and spread positivity wherever she goes. Get to know India and discover her infectious energy and passion for all things wholesome and fulfilling!