Our Story

We’re on a Mission.

We’re on a Mission to guide our customers and consumers to eat healthier and cleaner, move more and live longer. Will you join us?

Let’s Change the Way People Think about Healthy Eating.

Too many folks are trapped in the cycle of unhealthy habits. We’re here to change that! Ms. P’s Gluten free is on a mission to nourish communities and help people live long, happy, flavorful lives. Together, we help everyone change their habits for the better—and see that the most delicious flavors come from the most nutritious foods.

How Ms. P’s Came to Be

Hi there! I’m Lisa Marsh, founder and CEO of Ms. P’s Gluten Free.
Let me tell you about my journey.

I suffered from health issues for many years — acid reflux, digestive issues and many others. My mom, the original Ms. P, passed away from congestive heart failure in 2009 at the age of 60. Then in 2018, my middle sister passed away from a heart attack at 51.  This curse of early death had to be defeated.  I shifted to a gluten-free diet, in 2009, and would have loved to assist my sister before she passed in 2018. However, I was still learning about being GF, reading labels and understanding what that meant for my emerging business.

Unfortunately, many of the gluten-free foods I tried... well, they just didn’t taste good! I’ve always been passionate about flavor, thanks to the cooking of my shero Ms. P, and most of the healthier options left me unsatisfied.

So what did I do? I started making my own. Working in my kitchen, I began experimenting with all these wonderful ingredients. Eventually, I created a line of healthy, gluten-free snacks and treats.

And they were seriously delicious! So delicious, in fact, that my friends, coworkers and neighbors couldn’t get enough of them. I knew I was onto something...

I decided to turn my passion into a business: Ms. P’s Gluten Free. I named the brand in honor of my mother, Mrs. Youlas Patterson-Brown, affectionately known as Ms. P. My mom inspired me to be a strong, independent woman. She raised six of us on the southside of Chicago with very little money, but a whole lotta love.

I’m doing this for my mother, my sister, and even my dad who passed away at 42 from a stroke. But I’m also doing it for me. And my family that includes four very special grandchildren, friends, community, customers and consumers. That includes you! I want to help everyone eat healthy and clean, move more, and live long vibrant, happy lives, while enjoying the foods we love. Helping people live well nourishes me.

I hope our honestly good foods nourish you, too.

Proud to be a Black-Owned, Woman-Owned Business

  • Certified Black-Owned

  • Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

  • Certified Minority Business Enterprise

  • Certified Woman Owned Small Business Enterprise

Where You Can Find Us

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Where You Can Find Us •

Today, you can purchase Ms. P’s Gluten Free products at more than 26 Chicagoland Whole Foods locations, as well as 44 Mariano’s locations and several other grocery stores. You can also order online via Amazon or right here on our website.

And we’re just getting started! We continue to expand our product line and distribution channels as we connect with a growing base of health-conscious consumers.

Our Growing Health-Conscious Market

The gluten-free movement is here to stay. As of 2020, the market represents nearly $9 billion. By 2027, it’s expected to reach $17.5 billion! That comes alongside growth across the snacking market, which is expected to reach $108 billion by 2027.

The delicious truth? People love to snack—and they love to snack healthy! More and more health-conscious consumers are cutting gluten out of their diets, and Ms. P’s Gluten Free is perfectly positioned to fulfill their snacking needs.  

Made with premium natural ingredients, our products hit the sweet spot of nutritious and delicious. They could be the perfect specialty product in your grocery store—or the base of a tasty new menu item! 

Interested in carrying Ms. P's Gluten Free products at your store? Learn more below!