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The 2025 Shared Kitchen Summit and Golden Whisk Awards Recap: A Movement in Motion
Creating the Container Where Magic Happens Cleveland was alive with energy, innovation, and community this November as shared kitchen operators, mentors, food entrepreneurs, and industry

Michigan’s Top 10 Shared Kitchens
Looking for your shared kitchen home in Michigan? Here are our top 10 picks for Shared Kitchens in Michigan. To see a full list of

USDA Grants for Shared Kitchens Are Now OPEN – Here’s How to Tap In
USDA grant programs are now open—and shared kitchens are eligible. From infrastructure and equipment to technical assistance and food hub development, the FMPP, LFPP, and RFSP grants offer powerful funding opportunities to help your kitchen grow. Learn how to apply, what’s eligible, and how others in our community have leveraged these funds to strengthen their local food systems.

Shared Kitchen Operator Survey is Live
The 2025 Shared Kitchen Operator Survey is now open, and I’m personally asking you to take just 30 minutes to share your experience. Who should take this

Funding Your Shared Kitchen with Commercial Lending Partners
So, you’ve got a vision for a shared commercial kitchen—whether it’s a brand-new build, an expansion of your existing space, or launching new programs to

Kitchen Conversations: BEACON Pilot Kitchen
BEACON Pilot Kitchen, a project by New Hill Development Corporation (New Hill), was born from a 2019 community visioning process conducted in partnership with the

Cooking Up Holiday Magic: Sharing, Supporting, and Savoring at Shared Kitchens
The holiday season is a time of celebration, togetherness, and, of course, delicious food. What better place to combine all of these elements than within
Food Corridor Lead in New USDA Regional Food Business Center
The Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center will serve as a central node for the region’s small and mid-tier food and farm business and local and regional food sector development initiatives.
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