Saint Rest Food to Share Hub
The Saint Rest Food to Share Hub is a place-based initiative focused on supporting new food entrepreneurs in Southwest Fresno. Through shared-use facilities, technical assistance, and training, SREP empowers underserved community members—including mobile vendors and micro-business owners—to start, formalize, and expand food-based enterprises. The program is located at the Saint Rest + Food to Share Hub, which includes a certified kitchen and business development space.
Who It Serves
SREP primarily serves underserved residents of Southwest Fresno, including mobile food vendors, street vendors, and first-time food entrepreneurs seeking to enter the formal economy.
Key Features
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Shared-Use Kitchen Access – Offers access to a licensed commercial kitchen and storage space for food preparation.
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Entrepreneurship Training – Provides workshops on business planning, permitting, finance, food safety, and marketing.
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Technical Assistance – One-on-one support to help entrepreneurs meet licensing requirements and operational needs.
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Facility-Based Support – Includes onsite coordination, access to food recovery services, and community sales opportunities.
Partners
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Fresno Metro Ministry
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)
Contact
Tara Sweeney
Food Business Specialist
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Saint Rest Community Economic Development Corporation
1550 E Rev Chester Riggins Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
info@saintrestcedc.org | (559) 237-5551