219 NW 10 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Anna Prizzia, 352-260-4458 - [website][email][events]
Our mission at Working Food is to cultivate and sustain a resilient local food community in North Central Florida through collaboration, economic opportunity, education, and seed stewardship.
Kitchen
• Certified, commercial kitchen available to rent by the hour for entrepreneurs and community members
• Equipped to facilitate business incubation and expansion
• Co-located with specialized storage and warehousing
• Commissary and parking for food trucks and carts
Commerce
• Space and support for co-packing
• Development of business model for seconds and culls
• Bulk purchasing and aggregation of produce
• Connecting local farmers and retailers for consistent ordering and fulfillment
• Retail space to showcase products
Culture
• Workshops on gardening, food preparation, nutrition, etc.
• Events featuring local chefs and producers
• Celebrating cultural heritage through food
• Fostering community cohesion and economic development
• Home to Southern Heritage Seed Collective
• Support for youth and community programs