Thank you for helping shape what comes next
The community survey is now closed.
Thank you to the food entrepreneurs, home-based producers, caterers, food truck operators, packaged-food makers, nonprofit partners, and community members who shared their experiences and ideas.
Your responses are helping Altru Kitchen Company better understand the demand for shared commercial kitchen space, equipment, storage, scheduling, pricing, educational programming, and food-business support across Southeastern Connecticut.
What happens next
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Review the Findings
We are reviewing the survey responses to identify regional needs, common barriers, potential users, and the resources food entrepreneurs need to move from an idea toward licensed production and market readiness.
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Evaluate Feasibility
The findings will inform the next phase of predevelopment, including operating-model development, partnership building, site and equipment considerations, financial planning, and the feasibility of a shared-use commercial kitchen.
This work is being advanced in partnership with Norwich Community Development Corporation and other regional stakeholders.
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Begin Early Programming
While the longer-term feasibility work continues, Altru Kitchen is beginning to develop culinary entrepreneurship workshops, clearer food-business pathways, and connections to existing kitchens, educators, regulators, and technical-assistance providers.
Stay connected
Stay Connected
Are you building a food business, looking for commercial kitchen space, or interested in upcoming workshops and project updates?
Join the Altru Kitchen interest list to tell us what you are working on and how you would like to participate.
Survey findings and additional project updates will be shared as the predevelopment process moves forward.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative working to strengthen food entrepreneurship and regional food infrastructure across Southeastern Connecticut.