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Loaves of bread baked by Nina Taylor for Facebook Marketplace buyers arranged for a photo at Taylor’s home in Palo Alto on March 13, 2026. Photo by Seeger Gray.

From custom cookies and garlic noodles to empanadas, Dubai chocolate strawberries and much more, Facebook Marketplace has emerged as a platform to connect buyers with sellers – including vendors of homemade food and drinks – since its launch a decade ago. 

A quick local search of the Menlo Park company’s platform on any given day brings up many edible items for sale within an adjustable radius. Facebook Marketplace is free to use for sellers arranging local pickups and direct payments, making it appealing for those looking to reach potential buyers in their community, users say, although there are some risks involved. 

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Karla is an assistant lifestyle editor with Embarcadero Media, working on arts and features coverage.