Jack's Pak-It is an established meat market, deli, and grocery store owned and operated by the Blanda family in Beaumont and Lumberton, TX. Many people may recall their parents or grandparents talking about that unique Italian store where they loved to shop, and the customers always came first. Well, Jack's Pak-It is that place. It is a continuing tradition. "I get to work with my family, I love what I do, and I enjoy sharing my Italian heritage with customers," says owner Louis Blanda.

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The owners are Louis and Lori Blanda and cousin, John Blanda.  Other cousins and siblings who work in the store are Cathy Blanda Brittain, John's sister, Geralyn Blanda Vine, Louis’s sister. Cathy and Geralyn oversee the deli and prepared foods. Several of the next generation of cousins and children also work in the store. Sam and Jake Blanda, sons of Louis and Lori Blanda, help in the day to day operations. John Blanda Jr., son of John Blanda, helps out as well. Robert Boehme, the godfather of John Jr., does his part in completing many tasks including the preparation of the revered Jack's Pak-It homemade Italian sausage. Jessica Hebert, the cousin of Lori Blanda, is essential in preparing many good eats. Joy Mason, whom the Blandas consider family, is another fixture in the store since she is responsible for running the registers. Yes, this family tree is confusing, but this is typical for Italian families.

The Blandas are Sicilian Italians with roots in the cities of Corleone and Bisacquino near the capital city of Sicily, Palermo. In the early 1900's, the Blanda's ancestors began migrating from Sicily, Italy to the United States. Much of the family ended up in Southeast Texas and in particular Orange, TX. Most of the Blanda family remains in the Southeast Texas area.

The Blanda family’s tradition of the grocery business started in 1917 when Grandma Blanda opened the first grocery store in her home in Orange, TX. The Blandas are well known for their Italian culture. It shows in many of the foods they offer as well as how customers are embraced and welcomed as extended family. The Blandas also appreciate the way the customers in Beaumont and surrounding areas have taken them in as extended family as well.

In the family tradition, each day when the doors open for business, an owner is on site to welcome the customer. On any morning the "coffee crew" gathers to share stories and good humor before heading off to work.

“A Beaumont Tradition in Service” is the store’s motto and the Jack's Pak-It staff enjoys meeting their customers and providing personal service. Owner John Blanda says, "We want every customer to feel welcome and leave our store completely satisfied."

Our catering consists of preparing,  delivering and setting up for the customer.