Foodies Guide to Celebrating Women's History Month

When is Women's History Month? 

Women’s History Month kicks off every year on March 1 and runs through the end of the month—because let’s be real, one day isn’t nearly enough to celebrate the impact women have made.

What is Women's History Month? 

What started as a single-week local celebration in California in the 1980s has grown into a month-long international movement to honor all the trailblazers, innovators, and change-makers who have shaped herstory. 

• 1978: It started as a grassroots movement in Santa Rosa, California, when the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women launched the first-ever Women’s History Week. They chose the week of March 8 to align with International Women’s Day, and soon, the idea caught on.
• 1980: A powerhouse coalition of women’s groups and historians—led by the National Women’s History Project (now the National Women’s History Alliance)—pushed for national recognition. Their efforts paid off when President Jimmy Carter issued the first proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week.
• 1987: The momentum kept building, and Congress made it official by passing Public Law 100-9, designating March as Women’s History Month.
• 1995–Present: Every president since has continued the tradition of recognizing March as Women’s History Month. Each year, the National Women’s History Alliance sets the theme, with 2025’s being “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”

7 Woman-Owned Brands to Enjoy

Supporting women entrepreneurs isn’t just about what’s on the shelf—it’s about backing bold ideas, industry game-changers, and the women redefining what we eat and drink at work. Elevate your snack room with these powerhouse brands, all founded by women who saw a gap in the market and filled it with something better.

1. Big Shoulders: Patricia Coonan, co-founder of Big Shoulders Coffee, helped turn a garage-roasting passion into one of USA Today’s Top Coffee Roasters in America. With her background in finance and hospitality, she’s made premium coffee more accessible without sacrificing quality. That’s why Crafty partnered with Big Shoulders to create a Chicago-exclusive Crafty Blend roast—affordable, delicious, and perfect for keeping teams fueled every day.
2. The Good Bean: When Sarah Wallace co-founded The Good Bean, she wasn’t just making snacks—she was pioneering a whole new way to snack on plants. Inspired by the roasted chickpeas she grew up eating in India, she turned the humble bean into a crunchy, protein-packed powerhouse. From chickpeas to black edamame, The Good Bean keeps innovating, proving that plant-based snacks can be both nutritious and crave-worthy.
3. SmartSweets: Candy without the sugar crash? Tara Bosch made it happen. Frustrated with how much sugar was packed into traditional sweets, she set out to create a better alternative—one with all the taste and up to 92% less sugar. After months of experimenting in her kitchen, SmartSweets was born, proving you can kick sugar without ditching your favorite sweet treat!
4. GimMe Snacks: For Annie Chun, seaweed wasn’t just a snack—it was a staple of her culture. She and Steve Broad pioneered the world’s first USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified seaweed snacks, transforming this nutrient-packed ingredient into a crave-worthy pantry essential. If you caught our Snack Hacks series, you know we used GimMe seaweed to level up a simple office ramen bowl—just one way they’re making seaweed a star in American snacking.
5. Poppi: When Allison Ellsworth pitched her gut-friendly soda on Shark Tank, she had no idea it would become a viral sensation. What started in her Dallas kitchen—mixing fruit juices with apple cider vinegar, prebiotics, and sparkling water—quickly turned into a game-changer, catching the attention of a Whole Foods buyer and ultimately landing her a deal with Rohan Oza on Shark Tank. Now, with 14 bold flavors, collabs with stars like Post Malone, exclusive merch, and over-the-top pop-ups, Poppi isn’t just a soda—it’s a lifestyle. 
6. GoMacro: GoMacro began as a family passion project rooted in healing. After co-founder Amelia Kirchoff’s breast cancer diagnosis in 2003, she embraced a macrobiotic diet and, alongside her daughter Jola, started creating plant-based snacks on their Wisconsin farm, Posilippo—a name meaning “pause from pain.” What began in their barn soon became GoMacro, a company dedicated to crafting organic, sustainably sourced nutrition bars that prove healthy eating can be both delicious and impactful. Today, GoMacro continues its mission to fuel long-term wellness while making a positive difference for people and the planet.
7. Hint: Kara Goldin set out to change the beverage game when she created Hint—one of the first unsweetened flavored waters on the market. Driven by a mission to improve her health, she built a brand that disrupted the industry and created an entirely new category. Today, Hint continues to thrive by staying true to its core values: no sweeteners, no preservatives, just pure, refreshing flavor.

Other Ideas to Keep Your Women's History Month Office Celebrations Inclusive: 

Want to celebrate Women’s History Month in a way that’s meaningful and engaging? Here are some ideas:

• Host a Catered Lunch from a Woman-Owned Restaurant: Show your support for women in the food service industry by ordering lunch from a local woman-owned restaurant. Not only will your team enjoy a delicious meal, but you’ll also be supporting small businesses in your community.
• Invite a Speaker or Panel Discussion: Bring in a guest speaker or organize a panel featuring women leaders, founders, or industry experts. This can spark insightful conversations about leadership, resilience, and gender equity in the workplace.
• Spotlight Women on Your Team: Celebrate the amazing women in your own office by sharing their stories, achievements, and contributions. Consider a spotlight series on your company’s intranet or social media to recognize their work if all are comfortable.
• Support Women-Focused Charities: Consider making a donation or organizing a company-wide initiative to support organizations that empower women and girls whether that's locally or nationally.  

Other Resources

Celebrating Women’s History Month starts with a simple step: learning. Don’t let the fear of not knowing everything hold you back—curiosity is key! A quick search can point you in the right direction, but to save you some time, here are a few trusted sources:

• National Women's History Museum 
• National Women’s History Alliance
• Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum

You can also lean on your DEI group or ERGs for insights—or if your company doesn’t have those yet, consider this a great opportunity to advocate for them. Creating space for learning is one of the best ways to foster a more inclusive workplace.

Conclusion

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to use your snack room as a gateway to help employees learn more about each other and women's history. By stocking your pantry with woman-owned brands or hosting snack breaks that highlight the stories behind the women who created them, you create opportunities for dialogue, learning, and appreciation. Sometimes, all it takes is a shared snack to start a bigger conversation.