Our Mission…
Is to offer our Customers:
Freshness, quality and value with a great selection of Meats, Poultry, Deli and Produce from around the world. A wide selection of Dairy, Frozen Food and Groceries both domestic and international foods at the lowest possible prices in a friendly, clean atmosphere.

Our Company Philosophy and objectives are to… Conduct all of our business activities with the highest moral and ethical standards and treat all people with dignity, respect and fairness. Provide employment and career opportunities for the residents of the neighborhoods in which we do business. Provide an environment in which our Employees can grow and expand their horizons intellectually, professionally and financially and enjoy the rewards of their commitment to teamwork and the pursuit of excellence. Encourage our Employees to actively participate in Civic, Community and humanitarian matters, projects and pursuits. Pursue excellence in the form of aggressive but prudent Company growth and profit. By example and works be a positive force in our Community, City and State.

The Stop Shop Save Corporation was founded by the Reverend, Dr. Henry T. Baines, Sr.

Henry Baines was born and raised in Wilson, North Carolina, the seventh of eleven children. Young Henry was determined, driven and guided to rise above his birth surroundings and conditions.

Born into a poor and disadvantaged, Southern Black family during a time when racial discrimination was oppressive. Henry struggled to understand the circumstances of his birth and conditions of his surroundings, but refused to accept those circumstances as a way of life. Young Henry had a vision and a drive for a better life. When he graduated from High School he left Wilson to seek a better life in Baltimore, Maryland.

Henry matured quickly as he took menial jobs, including that of a dishwasher in order to survive. He was soon able to get a job as a stock clerk in a local Supermarket. Henry worked hard and was soon recognized by the owners of that market as an extremely intelligent, hard working and ambitious individual, with a strong desire to excel. Henry was promoted through the ranks and achieved the position of Store Manager where he performed admirably.

Not being satisfied to be an Employee and reaching for his dream to be a success, Henry, now a seasoned Manager of people and assets, decided to enter the world of business ownership. So, in 1978, Henry Baines opened his first Market on the corner of Park Heights and Wylie Avenues in Northwest Baltimore. That Market was the forerunner of today’s “Stop Shop Save Food Markets”.

Stop Shop Save Food Markets is now one of the largest Minority owned retail chains in the United States.

The existence of Stop Shop Save Food Markets stands as testament of entrepreneurship born of one man’s desire, effort, determination and hard work. All of these attributes coupled with his strong beliefs, led this man to take the opportunity to turn his dream into reality.

Mr. Baines credits his success to his upbringing by a strong and dedicated Mother who provided spiritual mentoring and a strong set of life’s values. Following the course laid down by his Mother, Mr. Baines responded to a calling to the Ministry.

Mr. Baines was purpose driven and earned his Masters Degree from the Howard University School of Divinity. With the drive and determination to excel in his Spiritual Calling Mr. Baines earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree from the United Theological Seminary of Dayton Ohio. No small task under the best of circumstances but all of this was achieved while fulfilling his duties and responsibilities as a successful business leader, Husband and Father.

In keeping with these values, Stop Shop Save Food Markets provides opportunity to hundreds of Employees and their families. By developing and training its people, Stop Shop Save Food Markets provides a positive force to the communities it serves while insuring our philosophy and positive results carry us far into the future.

Stop Shop Save Food Markets is a family owned and operated business with modern Supermarkets serving diverse communities with a diversified assortment of Fresh Meats and Produce, Full-Service Deli and Hot Foods as well as Full Line Dairy, Frozen Food and Groceries.