Mission and Vision

Our Mission

Aurora Market's mission is to provide nutritional food resources to underserved communities designated as, "food deserts". We achieve our mission by tailoring all products and services based on the needs and recommendations of the communities we serve.

Our Vision

Aurora Market's vision is to create healthy corners and communities through nutrition, education, and advocacy in Washington, DC. With over 30% of local residents reporting food insecurities Aurora Market is driven to establish storefronts in each Ward and solidify their business as the "Modern Mom & Pop Shop".

Veteran Owned & Family Operated

100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)

SGM Pablo Ortiz Jr., MBA, DML, is an Active Duty Army Retiree who has over 20 years of experience in Operations Management, Logistics, and Small Business Development. Pablo is highly decorated and served 12 years in the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and deployed ten-times in support of our nation's premiere warfighters.

Black Woman Owned & Operated

100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)

Ms. Rahel Worku Kassa is the joint owner of Aurora Market. She is passionate about our community and enjoys volunteering to assist those in need. She has a long-standing and proven track record; as an interpreter for the Ethiopian community, in all facets of health, law, and business.

Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)

100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)

Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)

Aurora Market is owned by Pablo Ortiz and Rahel Kassa. Together they are able to relate, understand, and support diverse communities with their nutritional needs.

Rahel and Pablo are committed to hiring within the communities they serve.

Mon	08:00 am – 08:00 pm
Tue	08:00 am – 08:00 pm
Wed	08:00 am – 08:00 pm
Thu	08:00 am – 08:00 pm
Fri	08:00 am – 08:00 pm
Sat	09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Sun	09:00 am – 03:00 pm

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