ChiFresh Kitchen

Worker cooperative helping Chicagoland institutions offer their constituents the wholesome, delicious food they deserve.

[Laura Flanders & Friends @LFAndFriends]

@jaisalnoor of @TheRealNews, @reneechatcher, & @ChiFreshKitchen developer @camilleakerr join us this week to show us how developing a path towards #Democratic #WorkSpaces is ESSENTIAL for the future of our #Democracy as a whole: https://t.co/W5PTr4kSaj

[Noble Schools @BeNobleSchools]

Going to the Bud Billiken Parade tomorrow? Stop by our tent for games, giveaways, and tasty food from @ChiFreshKitchen! #BudBilliken2021 #BeNoble #ReadytoReturn

[The Workers Lab @theworkerslab]

Marginalized workers are the primary decision-makers at @ChiFreshKitchen. This Black-owned co-op is a finalist for $150K from #TheInnovationFund. Learn more > https://t.co/p2MGvkf5Ox

[ChiFresh Kitchen @ChiFreshKitchen]

In these times it's important to make sure our village has access to delicious food on Thanksgiving. Thank you to @iGrowChi & @macfound for partnering with us to serve 1,000+ of our neighbors. We're grateful to all our supporters, partners, friends. You're beautiful & we love you

[Chicago Food Policy @ChiFoodPolicy]

Check out this WGN TV story about our partners, @ChiFreshKitchen!
Since spring, their business has QUADRUPLED! This goes to show the potential in worker owned cooperatives, as well as the power in community driven partnerships and solutions. https://t.co/AqP7ltTM5O

[Capital Impact Partners | Momentus Capital @capitalimpact]

Getting started with "Charting a new path for economic recovery and racial justice through worker ownership" at #SOCAP20! Join us! @Institute_coop @ChiFreshKitchen @SOCAPmarkets @AlisonPowersCIP #coops

[Capital Impact Partners | Momentus Capital @capitalimpact]

Join @AlisonPowersCIP & Camille Kerr @ChiFreshKitchen today @530EDT/230PDT for"Charting a new path for economic recovery and racial justice through worker ownership" at #SOCAP20, discussing how #coops build wealth for workers https://t.co/wgPZS0nJ33 @SOCAPmarkets #CoopMonth

[ChiFresh Kitchen @ChiFreshKitchen]

@lizziestelk @gowri_chandra @joeybear85 Thanks for lifting us up! Here’s an article about us! https://t.co/mPZnUi50yT

[ChiFresh Kitchen @ChiFreshKitchen]

We are honored to be a part of a such a beautiful and powerful group of organizers and solidarity economy groups coming together to imagine and build a more just Chicago. Thank you @WoodsFundChi

https://t.co/YxEmqxdZDP

[ChiFresh Kitchen @ChiFreshKitchen]

If our story spoke to you, we would love your nominations!

[U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives @USFWC]

Who inspired you the most this year in the co-op community? We want to know! Submit a nomination for co-op and cooperator of the year by Sept 21st. Last year we celebrated Brightly Cleaning for innovation in the movement 🎉✊🏾 Submit at: https://t.co/T9Bw5MGNFM

[Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin]

Across the state, Illinoisans have been reaching out to take care of their neighbors when they need it most. The folks at @ChiFreshKitchen are doing just that. Proud to see these Chicagoans using their talent & resources to feed those struggling to put food on the table.

[ChiFresh Kitchen @ChiFreshKitchen]

Thank you @alexiaer for lifting up our story and the work we and others are doing to address food insecurity right now!

[Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz @alexiaer]

People from all walks have stepped up to feed the throngs who are struggling to put food on the table during the pandemic -- including five formerly incarcerated Chicagoans who make meals that are distributed to residents in need. https://t.co/OdTOqNyIHJ

[ChiFresh Kitchen @ChiFreshKitchen]

Friends, help us amplify? @capitalimpact @natlcoopbank @HeartChicago @USFWC @NewEconomics @NCBACLUSA @TESACollective @GreenWorkerCoop @CooperativesNow @TheNextSystem @democracyatwrk @ChiFoodPolicy @Institute_coop @AspenInstitute @byp100 @projectequity @ntnsndr @center4goodfood

[ChiFresh Kitchen @ChiFreshKitchen]

"ChiFresh Kitchen, run by five formerly incarcerated Chicagoans, is among dozens of small grassroots initiatives that have stepped up to tackle surging food insecurity."
#coops #covid19 #foodsecurity

Thank you @chicagotribune

https://t.co/EgkA4PQ99D

[U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives @USFWC]

Welcome to the USFWC fam @ChiFreshKitchen! A food service contractor founded by five formerly incarcerated worker-owners delivering meals to families facing food insecurity during #COVID19. Donate to their GoFundMe. Link in their bio! #coops #BlackOwned #FoodSovereignty

[I Grow Chicago @iGrowChi]

Shout-out to @ChiFreshKitchen for providing us with prepared meals each week for our community to deliver throughout this pandemic. All five founding worker-owners met while incarcerated & are working hard to empower formerly incarcerated women through the work that they do!!!!

[Co-operative News @coopnews]

Three #coops share $100,000 in US Coop Innovation Award from @natlcoopbank
and @capitalimpact: @ChiFreshKitchen @guildatl and @bronxfuture https://t.co/KOORyT9F3O

[NewEconomyCoalition @NewEconomics]

#WorkerCoopsInTheWild: "We built a business plan and had discussions about what we thought this cooperative should be and could be."

✊🏽 @ChiFreshKitchen

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

ChiFresh Kitchen Gives Formerly Incarcerated Women a Second Chance https://t.co/VCu4IaaVXm