Community Kitchen

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Member-Owner Kitchen Rental

Wholesome Harvest Food Co-op welcomes member-owners to rent our community kitchen for an hourly, partial or full day fee. This rental opportunity is exclusive to member-owners who need access to commercial equipment or a larger workspace for the purpose of preparing foods not intended for sale to the public. For additional information and fees, please download our Member-Owner Kitchen Rental Agreement Application below.

Small Food Business Kitchen Incubator Program

In keeping with our mission to generate revenue streams for our local economy, WHFC introduced the Small Food Business Kitchen Incubator Program in January 2022 as an opportunity for up-and-coming food businesses in the Western Maryland region who do not yet have a commercial kitchen space of their own to grow their business. This program provides new food entrepreneurs with access to commercial kitchen space that meets health department standards, educational resources and tools for lasting success, a broadened market of consumers, and locally, ethically, and sustainably sourced ingredients. To learn more about the qualifications for WHFC's Kitchen Incubator Program, please download the Incubator Program Application Packet below or book a consultation with our Kitchen Coordinator.

Health Department Compliance

At WHFC, we strive to provide opportunities for every need in our community in compliance with all Allegany County Health Department (ACHD) regulations. We are proud to work closely with the ACHD to ensure all programs conducted by and in our community kitchen observe legal health and food safety practices. For questions about our community kitchen, please contact our Kitchen Coordinator.

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Meet our current incubators

Charcuterie by Kar

Owner and Founder of Charcuterie by Kar, Karlee Raines, specializes in charcuterie and grazing tables for special occasions and gatherings and has recently started offering classes through Wholesome Harvest Food Co-op to share her talents with the community. To learn more about Charcuterie by Kar, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.

AJ's Cookie Jar

Charcuterie by Kar

AJ's Cookie Jar (formerly Macarons by Ashley) is owned and operated by Ashley Emerick. Ashley specializes in French macarons, gourmet cookies and specialty desserts. To place an order, book an event, and learn more about AJ's Cookie Jar, visit their website, or follow them on Facebook. AJ's Cookie Jar will be opening their brick and mortar location in August 2023!

More ways to Get Involved

Retail

Community Outreach

Kitchen

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Work or volunteer in our storefront! Get to know our products, engage with our customers, and gain first-hand experience with co-op life.

Kitchen

Community Outreach

Kitchen

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If you have a passion for food, there might be a career or volunteer opportunity for you in our co-op kitchen. Help us prepare fresh foods daily, fulfill wholesale orders, and gain experience with professional catering.

Community Outreach

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Cooperatives are community-based businesses which means community outreach and relationships are critical to the longevity of our organization. Contact us to learn how you can get involved with spreading the co-op word!

Events

Administration

Community Outreach

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Whether we are hosting an event, or participating in one as a vendor, WHFC is involved with a lot of the fun in Allegany County. If you have a knack for organization or just throw a good party, we can use your help planning our next event!

Administration

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There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes at WHFC. Ask us how your administrative or book-keeping experience might be helpful to our team!

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Administration

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Find out how you can get involved with Wholesome Harvest Food Co-op. We look forward to working with you!

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