Frequently Asked Questions

• I want to sell Uhuru Pies to my friends, co-workers or club. Where do I find information about how to do that?
  The Uhuru Pies fundraiser relies on people like you. For Northern California, check out the pie sellers pages HERE or call 800-578-5157. Consider setting up a pie tasting. The best days for pie tastings are Thursday or Friday. For the St. Petersburg, Florida area, call 1-727-498-5210 or CLICK HERE .


• How do I volunteer to bake Uhuru Pies?
  Sign up HERE to volunteer in Northern California.
  Sign up HERE to volunteer in St. Petersburg, Florida.


• Rather than buy a pie, I want to make a gift to the African People’s Education and Defense Fund. Can I do this online?
  Yes, please click HERE to make a donation to APEDF.


• How much does a pie cost?
  Pies range in price from $8 to $25. See the order page in your location for pricing.


• Can I ship a pie to someone outside of my purchasing are?
  Sorry, the pies are available only at the specified pick-up locations in and around the St. Petersburg, Florida area and Northern California.


• Where and when can I pick up my pie?
  You can pick up your pie at various pick-up locations throughout your selling area. If you ordered online, your receipt should identify the location you chose for pickup. If you are distributing your pies to your pie buyers, you can also pick up your pies at the Uhuru Pie baking kitchen at 1607 63rd Street, Emeryville in California or the Uhuru House at 1245 – 18th Avenue in St. Petersburg, Florida. If you have orders of 10 or more pies, you can request a delivery. Check back often for new pickup locations.


• Where can I get a printed Uhuru Pies seller's form?
  CLICK HERE to print out a Pie Order Form for the Northern California area.
  CLICK HERE to print out a Pie Order Form for the St. Petersburg, Florida area.


• If I can't make it to a pickup location, what should I do?
  A friend can pick up your pie for you with your order number. Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver the pie to you. If you neglect to pick up your pie, it will be donated to our charity partner in your area and will serve a family or individual in need. If you know ahead of time that you will be unable to pick up your pie, purchase the pie as a donation to one of our charity partners!


• Do you sell any special diet pies ?
  All Uhuru Pies are vegetarian and baked in a vegan, organic transfat-free wheat pie shell.The apple pie is vegan. The blackberry pie is vegan and sweetened only with unrefined sweeteners and juices.