SMALL ACTS HAVE BIG IMPACTS
Proud to be
In Your
Community
South Block's journey began with a mission to bring the local community together through good vibes and awesome food. The founder, Amir Mostafavi, grew up in northern Virginia where his parents owned local video stores, fostering his deep appreciation for community connections.
After noticing a lack of fresh juice and smoothie options in the DMV, Amir opened his first juice bar, Campus Fresh, in 2006 at George Washington University. Over five years, he honed his craft and built meaningful connections for what would be the groundwork for South Block.
In 2011, South Block was born. Guided by the belief that small acts of kindness could create significant impacts, South Block became a beloved staple in the neighborhood. South Block expanded their mission to other "blocks" and continued to share its positive energy and fresh, delicious offerings—like authentic handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies, and more—one block at a time.
Our Mission at South Block is making people feel awesome one block a time.
We believe in the power of small acts to create big changes. Our purpose? To Make People Feel Awesome!
We’re here to brighten your day, uplift your week, and maybe even change your life. We believe the positive energy we put into the world ripples outward, creating real impact.
Whether it’s through kind words, a delicious smoothie, a tasty açaí bowl, or supporting local causes, we’re here to remind you of one thing:
You’re awesome,
and YOU ROCK!
Building Healthier
Communities
One Block at a time
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Our
Values
Fair Trade, Organic & Sustainable
Only the
Best
Acai
Empowering change through conscious consumerism.
At South Block, every acai bowl you enjoy does more than nourish your body—it supports fair trade practices, the Amazon Rainforest, and its people.
Not all acai is created equal. Sadly, some acai farms exploit unethical labor practices, including child labor. That’s why we’re committed to sourcing our acai from a small, organic, fair trade farm in the Amazon. Our farm follows strict labor and harvesting guidelines, ensuring fair wages and ethical practices. Though we choose to pay more for these standards, it’s a choice we stand by for the quality and integrity of our product.
Ethical Labor Conditions ★ Fair Wages ★ RENEWABLE FARMING PRACTICES ★ Fair Trade ★ Supporting Communities ★
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Juice i t Forward
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
70625
pounds of produce donated
SMALL ACTS MAKE BIG IMPACTS
SMALL ACTS MAKE BIG IMPACTS
SMALL ACTS MAKE BIG IMPACTS
SMALL ACTS MAKE BIG IMPACTS
SMALL ACTS MAKE BIG IMPACTS
SMALL ACTS MAKE BIG IMPACTS
SMALL ACTS MAKE BIG IMPACTS
SMALL ACTS MAKE BIG IMPACTS
SMALL ACTS MAKE BIG IMPACTS
One Planet, One Community, One Block.
A portion of all juice sales from South Block
gets donated to Fruitful Planet.
Fruitful Planet provides fruits and vegetables to food insecure communities & people in need. Everyone deserves to live a fruitful life! Fruitful Planet teams up with friends and partners who share the same passion for this important cause. By working with local farmers, local schools, and local non-profits, Fruitful Planet is helping to raise awareness, funds and produce to help serve underserved communities.
fruit· ful
/'frootfə/
adjective
(of a tree, plant, or land) producing much fruit; fertile.
producing good or helpful results; productive.
One Acai Bowl at a Time
Fair Trade
Means
Caring for the planet
Conscious decisions protect the environment for future generations.
Strengthening local
communities
Your support helps sustain Amazon communities and their prosperity.
Supporting the
Amazon rainforest
Fair trade practices make trees valuable, helping to combat deforestation.
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Fundraiser
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Once approved, spread the word!
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You get 20% from each purchase during your event from anyone who shows your digital/physical flyer or mentions your fundraiser
*Must hit our minimum spend of $300 in order to qualify to receive your donation.
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