Founded in 2021 by married couple Taria and Derrick Slack, Black Leaf Vegan began as Indiana’s first all‑vegan food truck, born from their passion for healthy living and community uplift . Based at 335 West 9th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, the Slacks expanded to a full café in downtown Indy, offering plant-based burgers, brats, tacos, nachos, vegan breakfast sandwiches, quiches, smoothies, and coffee—all crafted using wholesome, cruelty‑free ingredients .

Taria and Derrick, both educators, envisioned a business that promotes community health and supports generational wealth by including their three daughters in ownership and operations. Their food truck has served as a catalyst for food equity, often stationed in underserved neighborhoods and featured at events like the Indiana State Fair . They’ve even received support from celebrity philanthropist Kevin Hart through a $10,000 grant to help grow their mission .