Empowering Local Food Makers to Collaborate, Create, and Thrive
Our Mission
Kitchen Connect is building a more resilient and inclusive food system in the Capital Region. By supporting local farmers, food entrepreneurs, and community organizations with access to training and processing services we help reduce food waste, increase local food production, and create stronger local food economy. Together, we're transforming how food is grown, made, and shared in our region.
Discover Your Opportunity at Kitchen Connect
Learn how we can support your culinary initiative. Whether you're a farmer, food entrepreneur, or community organizer — Kitchen Connect has the tools, resources, and support to help your food venture thrive. We offer a variety of programs and services tailored to meet your goals, from launching a food product to reducing food waste and supporting local food access.
Business Resources
Food safety and kitchen skills to build an experienced workforce for the food sector and reskill folks needing employment.
Business Training & Workshops
Workshops to help you grow your business: marketing, packaging, licensing, and more.
Processing Services
Source fresh produce, access business development support, and connect with new market opportunities.
Accessing Local Produce
Access to local farm-fresh produce from our sister initiative
South Island FarmHub.
Luis, Big Boss Tacos
“I could not have come this far without you guys. I could barely fry an egg before I came here. And now I am growing my business...”
Thank you to our supporters
