FRIENDS OF CODEY'S

Friends of Codey's is a one-stop shop where food entrepreneurs can partner, prepare, & prosper. Food is more than a meal-it's opportunity. At Friends of Codey's, we help food entrepreneurs turn their passion into thriving businesses while serving our community. PARTNER: We actively collaborate with nonprofits and small businesses to cater events, nourish communities, and teach life skills through food. PREPARE: We equip entrepreneurs with business training, certifications, access to technology, and tasting events, giving them the tools to thrive. PROSPER: We empower businesses to succeed through our commercial kitchen, catering opportunities, and festival accelerator program.

Friends of Codey's (FoC) is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering food entrepreneurs by bridging the gap between passion and profitability. We provide technical training, business development support, and shared culinary space to help small food businesses scale sustainably.

In 2023, we helped generate over six figures in revenue for food entrepreneurs while supporting more than 60 ventures through courses and technical assistance. By the first quarter of 2024, we had already surpassed those outcomes, proving the growing demand for our services.

Our programs help pop-up vendors become sustainable businesses by addressing key barriers like funding opportunities, business formalization, and affordable kitchen space. Through revenue-generating events, strategic partnerships, and workforce development, we foster an ecosystem where food businesses can partner, prepare, and prosper.

We're committed to building a legacy culinary facility that provides real-world business incubation, ensuring entrepreneurs thrive in the food industry.

Join us in fueling the future of food entrepreneurship.

Testimonials

"Being here gives you a sense of community. Even if you're running your business alone, you don't feel alone." -Hermina of Coffee Island Inc.

"FoC is more than 'just a kitchen'. FoC is a family. A family from different walks of life that were brought together at the perfect time. Sharing the love and passion for everything food." - JoAnna of The Batterina