Financing Flavor

In the heart of the historic Tremé neighborhood, Baby’s Snack Box stands as a testament to resilience and flavor. Since 2011, the business has been serving up a delightful mix of snowballs, ice cream, nachos, and burgers, earning the title of a one-stop shop with the tagline, “Baby’s Snack Box – It’s what’s for lunch.”

Owners Ron and Antoinette Davalos began operating in 2011 and purchased a building in 2020. The century-old building, with its unique historical facade, has become a Mardi Gras haven, perfect for catching the Zulu parade.

“Hope Credit Union played a pivotal role in our journey, understanding our needs and crafting a commercial loan package that suited us,” said Ron Davalos.

The funds from the HOPE loan were instrumental in purchasing the building, marking a significant milestone for Baby’s Snack Box. In fact, the success was such that the owner expanded, acquiring a second business managing rental property through HOPE’s commercial lending services.

Beyond financial support, Davalos states, “It’s a great relief knowing there’s a financial institution of this caliber making a conscious effort to serve the underserved.”