6 Veteran-Owned Cannabis Brands to Support in NYC

Many military veterans have long consumed cannabis to manage pain and other symptoms, so it’s no surprise that there’s a rich marketplace of veteran-owned cannabis brands in New York. Choosing any of the brands on this list when shopping for cannabis is a great way to support veterans. And just as importantly, choosing these brands means getting your hands on the Empire State’s highest-quality cannabis products.

Umamii

Based in Wyoming County in Western New York, Umamii is a veteran-owned cannabis brand is a veteran-owned cannabis brand that cultivates small-batch, artisanal THC flower hailed for its purity, consistency, and sustainability. It grows all its cannabis plants according to detailed care plans and harvests them at top freshness with no additives. It does this all on its very own farm, giving it full control over quality. Expect smooth hits and a full-bodied sensory experience when choosing Umamii.

Umamii hand-selects all its cultivars, the names of which reflect their exquisite flavor and aroma. For daytime enjoyment, consider the creative and calming Kool Whip or the relaxing yet energizing Georgia Apple Pie. If you’re looking for a blissful addition to your nighttime routine, the London Jelly strain beautifully suits winding down.

Spacebuds

The Spacebuds product line comes from the family-owned New York cannabis company Veterans Choice Creations, which is co-founded by a service-disabled veteran. The brand meets its commitment to the veteran community with top-quality, handcrafted cannabis products. It believes that cannabis improves lives in meaningful ways, shared experiences drive community, and positive change is possible.

We love Spacebuds’ Blueberry Muffin infused flower (also available as a single pre-roll) for sweet, creamy notes and nighttime relaxation. Its Grape Bubbly infused flower is great for euphoric, uplifting experiences and creative moments. For a cozy, happy, spacey time instead, choose Spacebuds’ Apple Pie-infused pre-roll.

BLOOM

Known for all-in-one vapes that fit right in your pocket, BLOOM delivers flavors that strongly resemble the source cultivar. BLOOM’s Classic products deliver familiar yet powerful experiences — with Pineapple Express, you get robustly sweet, tropical pineapple flavors (and a touch of cedar) and exceptionally deep bliss. BLOOM’s Live line is known for full-spectrum effects, explaining why Blue Cookies is associated with strong relaxation and arousal. With sweet blueberry notes and an earthy edge, the taste is, as ever, the cherry (er, berry) on top.

Silly Nice

The family-run brand Silly Nice is a veteran and Black-owned cannabis brand that lives up to its core values of quality, freshness, and transparency. Silly Nice offers handcrafted products and premium ingredients that guide you directly to bliss.

Whether you choose Silly Nice’s Diamond Powder, Bubble Hash, or Frosted Hash Ball, your product is made fresh-to-order, yielding robust flavor and potency. Choose the Diamond Powder if you’re dabbing, or the Bubble Hash or Frosted Hash Ball if you’re rolling a joint.

STIIIZY

STIIIZY (that’s three capital I’s in the name) was co-founded in 2017 by the Korean-American veteran James Kim. After serving 13 months in Iraq, Kim returned with PTSD and found cannabis highly effective for managing his symptoms, compelling him to launch STIIIZY.

Although STIIIZY’s roots are in Los Angeles, its compact vape pods and premium flower have been a smash in New York. Try them for potent experiences without any fuss.

Left Coast

Although Left Coast is originally a California brand, New York cannabis connoisseurs have been near-universally hailing its products since it expanded into the Empire State. This veteran-owned cannabis brand’s premium flower is available as whole flower, smalls, classic pre-rolls, miniature blunts, and 2.2g blunts called “bluntrolls.” Left Coast also offers vape carts and pods, including live resin pods, for use with its dual-chamber vape pens.

The most potent offerings from Left Coast, though, are its diamonds and badder. Available in less-common strains as well as all-time favorites such as Green Crack, these concentrates may help you reach new heights of serenity.

Shop veteran-owned cannabis brands at The Travel Agency

Stocking veteran-owned brands is just one way that we connect with and support the veteran community at The Travel Agency, New York’s premier licensed dispensary. Our SoHo dispensary is a partnership with a disabled veteran who escaped a debilitating drug addiction with the help of cannabis. We know what it means to help veterans support their well-being with cannabis because we’ve been there ourselves.

We’re also well aware that service-related disabilities may pose challenges to traveling within New York. With our same-day cannabis delivery, you get to stay in and avoid the frustrations of commuting — we’ll bring NYC’s highest-quality cannabis right to your doorstep. From our menu to how we get you the cannabis you need, we’re here to help you find true relaxation.