Guides

This guide, compiled by Nelly Jimenez, offers a practical directory of commercial kitchens, support organizations, and tools to help food makers start and grow their businesses. It's designed to increase access and reduce barriers for those often left out of the food industry ecosystem. Download the guide English Spanish Arabic

Food is land. Land is culture. Land is more than just soil beneath our feet, it’s a living, breathing source of connection. It feeds us, holds our memories, shapes our identities, and carries the potential for economic freedom and community well-being. In today’s legal system, land is treated as “real property,” something that can be owned, sold, and controlled. But for many communities, especially those who have faced displacement, exclusion, and systemic inequality—accessin