Non-Profits

A La Carte
Biography

A La Carte is a nonprofit incubator kitchen dedicated to empowering local food entrepreneurs by providing affordable commercial kitchen space, expert training, and business development support. We work with a wide range of culinary businesses, from caterers and food truck owners to packaged product makers, helping them launch, grow, and succeed. By supporting A La Carte, you’re supporting a vibrant community of local chefs and artisans who bring diverse, high-quality, small-batch foods to your table.

How to Connect
You can connect with A La Carte businesses at local farmers markets, pop-up events, and community festivals throughout the year. For details on which vendors are currently active and where to find them, visit our website or follow us on social media for event updates. Interested in booking catering? Reach out to us at sstephens@createcampaignks.com to get connected.
Phone Number
3163333197
Address
6655 E Zimmerly St
67207
Common Ground Producers and Growers, Inc.
Biography

Common Ground Producers and Growers, Inc. Mobile Market and Mobile Food Hub is part of an urban family farm that has provided community gardens and fresh produce to the Wichita, Kansas community for 54 years.

Contact name: Donna Pearson McClish

How to Connect
Common Ground mobile market's produce can be purchased with SNAP/EBT, senior market vouchers, cash, and credit/debit cards. We also take phone and online orders delivered to your door!

Visit our Facebook page to see the mobile market schedule each week. You can see the schedule and order online through our website as well: facebook.com/UrbanAgLife

#urbanagceo
Phone Number
316-250-7957
Address
2430 E. 33rd Street North, Wichita KS
67219
Empower Kitchens
Biography

Empower Commercial Kitchens is Wichita’s largest nonprofit shared-use kitchen, offering licensed commercial kitchen space and business support for food entrepreneurs across South Central Kansas. Our 5,000-square-foot facility includes multiple fully equipped kitchens, prep stations, cold and dry storage, and 24/7 access for active users.

We provide an affordable, supportive environment for caterers, bakers, food truck operators, vendors, and early-stage food businesses. In addition to kitchen access, members receive help with licensing, general liability insurance, inspections, and business development. Empower is committed to nurturing diverse food businesses, creating pathways to market, and increasing access to entrepreneurial resources in underserved communities.

Whether you're looking for hourly kitchen time, a long-term home for your food business, or access to pop-up and vendor events, Empower is here to help you grow.

How to Connect
Empower Kitchens is home to a variety of food entrepreneurs offering everything from baked goods and sauces to catering and meal prep. While Empower itself does not sell food directly, you can purchase from our members through pop-up events, farmers markets, vendor fairs, or by contacting them directly.

Stay updated on upcoming events and featured vendors by following us on social media or subscribing to our newsletter. If you're looking to hire a caterer, collaborate with a vendor, or learn more about our makers, please reach out we’re happy to connect you with the right business.
Phone Number
3163518612
Address
103 E 21 St
67214
Kansas Grown! Farmers’ Market
Biography

Make it local. Make it Kansas Grown.
Kansas Grown! Inc. is currently the largest grower owned farmers’ market in the state of Kansas with four locations in Sedgwick County and over 100 members. Our hard working members fill our markets with delicious local produce, meats, eggs, honey, breads, jams, jellies, salsas, flowers, unique artisan crafts and more. We are celebrating our 33rd year in 2023! Grow with us on social media for updates on events and happenings at the market.

How to Connect
Kansas Grown! Farmers' Market - Sedgwick County Extension Office
Location: 7001 W. 21st St North (21st and Ridge)
Saturday mornings from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. April through October
Accepts EBT & debit cards

Kansas Grown! Farmers' Market - Derby
Location: Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave, Derby
Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. April through September
Address
Kansas Grown Inc. P.O. Box 771245 Wichita, Kansas
67277-1245
Legacy GardenWorks
Biography

We are a non-profit youth employment program focused on giving urban youth the chance to grow food and improve their job skills. Together we tend a quarter-acre worth of land from vacant lots in South-Central Wichita and offer the produce to our CSA. Organic.

Contact name: Lauren Scislowski

How to Connect
Our CSA runs from May – October. Please send an email in April or early May to receive all the information and sign up. Tours and presentations about our program are also given regularly. Check the website/facebook page for info.

Facebook: facebook.com/legacyworksict
Instagram: @legacyworksict
Address
945 S. Wichita, Wichita, KS 67213