can-do kitchen Project

Due to staffing reasons and a very full schedule, we will not be taking new clients from August 31 - October 31. Feel free to submit a form and we will contact you in November. We apologize for any inconvenience - Lucy and Christine.

Location: First Baptist Church

Fair Food Matters is pleased to announce that on July 1, 2009, the Can-Do Kitchen moved to a new facility at First Baptist Church in downtown Kalamazoo. Their commercial kitchen is around 600 square feet, has more storage than the first-phase trailer and offers nice equipment. The Can-Do Kitchen will live here until we build our permanent site in the near future.

There are many partnership opportunities with First Baptist Church. They host a Loaves & Fishes food pantry, giving us opportunities to explore our long-term goals. First Baptist's congregation is enthusiastic about food being made in their kitchen and excited to help support Kalamazoo area food entrepreneurs.

Equipment & Utensils Provided

The Can-Do Kitchen at First Baptist is ready with a variety of equipment, featuring:

• 6-burner gas range with oven & griddle
• 2 gas ovens and gas bread oven
• 3-part sink, hand sink
• Wood-topped stainless steel tables
• Refrigerator/freezer
• 30-quart mixer

For added convenience, the kitchen is equipped with cutting boards, bowls, basic utensils, knives, food processor, blender, pressure canners, pots and pans.

Scheduling and Cost

Currently the kitchen is open Monday - Saturday, 9:00am - 9:00pm. We rent the kitchen in 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour time blocks. Rental cost ranges from $12 - 20 per hour depending on the type and frequency of use. Depending on your situation, a new client can usually get on the schedule in 3 weeks. Please email us for more information or fill out this short form. You can expect to hear back within 3-5 days.