CitySeed

ABOUT CITYSEED 

CitySeed is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage the community in growing an equitable, local food system that promotes economic development, community development and sustainable agriculture. Since launching New Haven’s first farmers market in 2004, CitySeed has grown to keep up with the needs of communities in our city. We run 4-5 farmers markets each year that support Connecticut farmers and food businesses, we work with emerging food entrepreneurs to build and grow their venture, and we support immigrant and refugee chefs resettled in Connecticut with professional development and employment through Sanctuary Kitchen. We believe a just food system is foundational to a thriving community.

For more info visit www.cityseed.org.

ABOUT CITYSEED INCUBATES 

CitySeed incubates works to create economic opportunity for all, increase leadership by people-of-color and immigrant food entrepreneurs, and strengthen our local food system by linking rising food entrepreneurs and farmers.Its vision is to reduce barriers to food entrepreneurship among chefs from New Haven’s diverse communities, many of whom are refugees, immigrants and people of color, and to promote their cultural heritage and stories.

CitySeed Incubates Services 

• Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen Space: (1) Below-market hourly rate; (2) Fully licensed and equipped 
• Education: (1) Seasonal workshops; (2) Annual food business accelerator; (3) Food safety certification 
• Technical Support: (1) Office hours and business coaching; (2) Licensing and insurance guideline; (3) Recipe costs and menu prices 
• Networking: (1) FBA Mentors, (2) Incubates advisory members; (3) Monthly newsletter 
• Resources: (1) Seed funding; (2) Vending at Farmer's Markets with waived or reduced fees;(3) Partner services network; (4) Infographics; (5) Toolkits and Guidelines