InBusiness Magazine just named its 25 Most Influential People in Greater Madison. We’re happy to see our client, Ellen Barnard of FEED Kitchens, was listed.
We saw firsthand her tireless efforts to develop FEED from concept to reality. As the article put, “Barnard can be confident that her contributions to society are only growing.”
We wholeheartedly agree. Well done, Ellen!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2013
Contact: Ellen Barnard
(608) 576-3734
(MADISON, Wis.)—Food Enterprise and Economic Development (FEED) Kitchens, a project of the Northside Planning Council, is another step closer to reaching its fundraising goal, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the J.R. Albert Foundation, the Council announced today.
The private foundation, established in 2007 in Kansas City, Mo., supports health through food access as well as food and nutrition education.
“We’re grateful for such a generous grant, especially one from an organization whose mission aligns with ours,” Ellen Barnard, FEED Kitchens chair, said.
FEED Kitchens broke ground on its 5,400-square foot facility on the north side on April 3, with the expectation of opening the doors to its five commercial kitchens in November. Already, many individuals and groups have expressed interest in using the facility for their businesses and programs.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2013
Contact: Ellen Barnard
(608) 576-3734
(MADISON, Wis.)—Food Enterprise and Economic Development (FEED) Kitchens broke ground today on its planned food business incubator at Northgate Shopping Center with the hopes of opening its doors to local food entrepreneurs in September.
“We are so excited to have taken the next step in the process today,” Ellen Barnard, FEED Kitchens chair, said. “The groundbreaking signifies that we are getting closer to supporting more locally produced food for the community.”
The 5,400-square foot facility will include five commercial kitchens, with specialized equipment for baking; produce preparation and processing; and deli prep and meat processing.
FEED selected Engineered Construction, Inc, as the general contractor and Iconica as the architect. Construction is expected to begin immediately and conclude by August.
Major donors include The Madison Community Foundation, Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, A Woman’s Touch, Lotions Limited LLC, City of Madison Community Development Block Grants, Pleasant Rowland Foundation, Willy Street Coop and the State of Wisconsin through the Buy Local-Buy Wisconsin.
Currently, Madison College, REAP Food Group, Community Action Coalition, Yum Tum Organic Baby Food, Mad City Fry Guy Food Cart, Polly’s Preserves & Jams, Stubborn Mule Catering and Dean’s Xpress Catering are committed to using the facility.
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