INCLUSIVENESS AND INTERSECTIONALITY
Our mission is to remove the hurdles that often stop burgeoning food entrepreneurs from being able to scale their business. Focusing on the needs of marginalized groups often left out of our food industry for lack of resources (and access to them), we have intentionally created a space that prioritizes community over profit. The comfort and safety of our femme, LGBTQIA+ and members of color have deeply influenced the layout of our space, the configuration of our team, and all of our processes. Everyone is welcome at Leaven.

EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERMENT
We equip our members with 13 work stations in 6 different configurations to be able to help any food or drink business rise and transform. Along with our kitchen, we rent speciality equipment, offer ample dry storage, walk-in refrigerator and freezer, coworking office space, and bathrooms with lockers and showers so that Leaven can be your one-stop-shop for growing your business.

We are committed to your growth and the growth of your business. We are able to connect you with consultants and resources to get the licensing, marketing, packaging, delivery and business help needed to empower your business to grow. This space can also be rented out for photo shoots, YouTube videos, cooking classes, pop up events, community dinners, and product tasting.

TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY
Our goal is to be completely open and honest with our members and for our members to be open with us. We want businesses to have the information they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their business. This includes upfront pricing, open communication, and any other resources you need at your finger tips.  

We will give you all the necessary information you need to be a successful member of our kitchen, including on-boarding, reference materials, and all the appropriate logs for you to keep your business and our facility in compliance.