Douglass Farmers' Market Seeks Vendors

We are currently accepting vendor applications for the 2013 market season. Download our 2013 Vendor Application, which includes the market guidelines. We will continue to accept applications until all vendor stalls are filled for the season.

Can-Do Kitchen Seeking Kitchen Cleaner Contractor

The Can-Do Kitchen is looking for a commercial kitchen cleaning contractor. Preferably, the candidate will have been operating their own small cleaning business for at least three years or demonstrate equivalent experience. Types of tasks include deep cleaning exhaust hood filters, ovens, ranges, floor drains, sinks, and floors. Some cleaning supplies provided. Contractor should be available between the hours of 10pm and 6am for approximately four hours per month. Pay range is $50-60 per month. Interested people can submit a proposal to Can-Do Kitchen, 511 Harrison, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Proposal should include business name and contact information, schedule availability, summary of experience, types of cleaning products used, business references, and what makes you a good candidate.

Collecting Kitchen Gadget Donations

Drop off kitchen gadgets, utensils, small appliances, pots and pans for our annual Kitchen Gadget Garage Sale!

We are collecting donations until June 7th at these locations:

• Can-Do Kitchen (511 Harrison)
• People's Food Co-op (507 Harrison)
• Beer & Skittles (1912 Whites Road)
• The Mercantile (3017 Oakland Drive)
• Victorian Bakery (116 W. Crosstown Parkway)

The Kitchen Gadget Garage Sale is Saturday, June 8th from 9:00 - 1:00 at 511 Harrison. More details to come!

Want to help us plan Harvest Fest 2013?

We are looking for volunteers to be on our 2013 Southwest Michigan Community Harvest Fest Committee. If you are interested or would like more information, please email Sheena Foster at sheena@fairfoodmatters.org.

Now Offering Business Builder Scholarships to Food Start-ups

Business Builder Scholarships will change the landscape of small food business and promote food justice in Kalamazoo.

We are excited to announce a new chapter of the Can-Do Kitchen: Business Builder Scholarships. The scholarships will make our food business incubation services available to low- and moderate-income individuals, especially in the Northside, Eastside, Edison, Stuart, Vine, and Fairmont neighborhoods. There are seven scholarships available; five are available only to low- to moderate-income individuals. More information here.

Bizarre Bazaar Benefits the Can-Do Kitchen

Saturday, August 3rd from 11:00-4:00 at Bell's Eccentric Cafe beer garden.

This is the funkiest, most fun, AND most generous handcrafted art sale in town! Booth fees paid by artists will be donated to the Can-Do Kitchen. Thank you to Bell's Brewery, Christy Honsberger, and all the artists of the Bizarre Bazaar for supporting the small, local food businesses of the Can-Do Kitchen!

Please contact christy@avaniart.com for general information and artist applications. Registered artists please pay here -