Community Food Hub Project
be on the lookout for upcoming community Engagement events!
more information is forthcoming!
more information is forthcoming!
PlanningResearch & Community Input
Healthy Archuleta established a Food Hub Community Learning and Leadership Circle (CLLC) to gather research and community input from food stakeholders and community members. This CLLC, composed of local business owners, local government representatives, organizational leaders and other stakeholders, discusses ideas for the food hub. This phase also includes conducting feasibility studies and a needs assessment to meet the community's specific needs for a food hub. For more information, click HERE!
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Phase 1Community Open House Event
During this phase, the plan is to host an open house event to showcase services, programs and resources essential to food hub operations, including cooking, gardening, shared kitchen services, farmers market, and food vendors/trucks. This event will also provide an opportunity to share the project's implementation plan and review design options, inviting community input and support. Stay tuned for more information!
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Phase 2Funding and Design
During phase 2, the plan is to secure funding for land acquisition, complete the purchase, finalize the design based on the acquired land, and conclude the capital campaign for the community food hub's construction and furnishings.
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Phase 3Construction of the Food Hub
As part of phase 3, the plan is to construct the community food hub to feature a commercial/shared kitchen, rentable cold and dry storage, office space for Healthy Archuleta, equipment storage, an outdoor farmers market, indoor grow towers, an outdoor community garden, an event hall, indoor and outdoor dining areas, educational programs, and indoor/outdoor pop-up spaces.
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Phase 4Expansion of Facilities
The focus of this phase is to expand food offerings to include indoor vendor stalls, a greenhouse, food trucks, and an indoor retail market.
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Phase 5Expansion of Resources
During the final phase, the plan is to expand the community food hub offerings to incorporate additional resources to support participation by adding a playground, dog park, office rental spaces, and a dedicated education space.
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