FRIENDS OF CODEY'S

Food is more than a meal—it’s a pathway to opportunity, ownership, and generational impact.

At Friends of Codey’s, we exist to ensure that talented food entrepreneurs—especially those historically overlooked—have a real chance to succeed. We are a one-stop shop where food entrepreneurs can partner, prepare, and prosper.

We don’t just support ideas—we help build sustainable businesses.

PARTNER
We connect entrepreneurs to real opportunities—catering contracts, community events, and collaborative projects that generate income and visibility.

PREPARE
We equip them with the tools to operate professionally—business training, certifications, licensing support, and hands-on experiences that move them from informal to formal.

PROSPER
We provide access to affordable commercial kitchen space, shared resources, and our festival accelerator—creating pathways to consistent revenue and long-term growth.

Why This Work Matters

Too many talented chefs and food vendors are held back—not by lack of skill, but by lack of access.

We remove those barriers.

In 2023, Friends of Codey’s helped generate over six figures in revenue for local food entrepreneurs and supported 60+ businesses through training and technical assistance.
By early 2024, we had already exceeded those outcomes—demonstrating both the demand for and the effectiveness of our model.

Behind every number is a story:
A vendor who secured their first permit.
A family business that moved from pop-up to profit.
A dream that became a livelihood.

What Your Support Makes Possible

Your donation does more than fund a program—it fuels an ecosystem.

It helps us:

• Keep kitchen access affordable
• Provide free and low-cost training
• Connect entrepreneurs to paid opportunities
• Expand programs that turn hustle into stability