Summary
For Use in ARPA, CDBG, EDA, HUD, USDA LFPP, State, or Foundation Grant Applications
[Organization Letterhead]
[Date]
To Whom It May Concern,
On behalf of [Supporting Organization Name], I am pleased to express our strong support for the proposed Community Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen Project led by [Applicant Organization]. This project will establish a fully licensed, accessible, and professionally equipped commercial kitchen serving local food entrepreneurs, small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout the region.
This initiative aligns directly with our mission to [insert mission alignment: economic development, food access, workforce development, community health, etc.]. The lack of affordable, licensed kitchen space remains one of the most significant barriers facing food entrepreneurs—particularly those from underserved or low-income communities. By providing access to compliant facilities and commercial-grade equipment, this shared-use kitchen will remove a critical barrier to entry and enable residents to start, grow, and scale sustainable food businesses.
We believe this project will deliver meaningful and long-lasting community benefits, including:
- Job creation and workforce development, particularly in culinary arts, food production, hospitality, and entrepreneurship
- Small business growth, supporting bakers, caterers, food truck operators, meal-prep companies, and value-added food producers
- Economic mobility for underserved and underrepresented populations, reducing capital barriers to entrepreneurship
- Enhanced food security, enabling nonprofits and community organizations to prepare safe, nutritious meals
- Support for local agriculture, providing farmers and producers with space to create value-added products
- Neighborhood revitalization, activating underutilized space and strengthening local community infrastructure
We are confident this shared-use commercial kitchen will serve as a vital hub for innovation, business incubation, workforce training, and community collaboration. Funding through [Grant Program Name, e.g., ARPA, CDBG, EDA, HUD, USDA LFPP] will significantly advance economic opportunity and strengthen the region’s local food system.
[Supporting Organization Name] is committed to collaborating with [Applicant Organization] as this project moves forward. We are prepared to provide [specific support, if applicable—outreach, referrals, training, partnerships, volunteers, purchasing commitments, etc.] and will continue advocating for resources that ensure the project’s long-term success.
We strongly encourage funding for this project and appreciate your consideration of this important community investment. Should you have any questions regarding our support, please feel free to contact me at [phone] or [email].
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Title]
[Organization]
[Email]
[Phone]
