While we are no longer business as usual, we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting women, immigrants, and people of color in the food industry.
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Our Impact to Date
- $100M+Regional Economic Impact
- 280WOMEN PLACED IN JOBS
- 250businesses incubated
We Create Breadwinners.
Our workforce development program provides job placement and economic mobility for women in New York City through careers in food.
"I feel so lucky and blessed since I met the dynamic team of Hot Bread Kitchen. It is as if I had found the support of my family I left in Africa."
Cynthia, Hot Bread Kitchen Workforce Alumna May 19, 2020
“Before starting Mini Melanie, I worked in male-dominated kitchens—it was a struggle. I chose to start Mini Melanie in the Hot Bread Kitchen incubator because I knew it would be a place where I'd feel comfortable and supported.”
Melanie Moss, Co-Founder Mini Melanie, Hot Bread Kitchen Incubator Alumna April 9, 2020
“Hot Bread Kitchen took something I never thought I could succeed in and made it a lucrative career for me.”
Lydia Rivera, Hot Bread Kitchen workforce alumna April 7, 2020
"At Hot Bread Kitchen, I learned to be myself and take care of my family. I learned to be confident."
Rokhaya Gueye, Hot Bread Kitchen Workforce Alumna April 7, 2020
“Now I have a much clearer idea of where I want my business to go. I know where I want to focus my energy.”
JESSIE, JESSIE’S NUTTY CUPS, Hot Bread Kitchen Incubator Alumna March 28, 2020
“Hot Bread Kitchen’s Incubator gave us a shot when we needed one and provided a positive, clean, functional space to start our business. It’s hard to say what our trajectory would have been without them.”
JEN AND JEFF MARTIN, PIPSNACKS, Hot Bread Kitchen Incubator Alumni March 28, 2020
“I hope to learn more, and one day, to become a boss. I am courageous and want to become more like my supervisors.”
Alimata, Hot Bread Kitchen Workforce Alumna March 28, 2020
We give entrepreneurs what they need to grow.
Our incubator helps talented food entrepreneurs jumpstart their journey toward a thriving business, financial security and new jobs for their community.
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