At Eden Cafe, we’ve always believed that our space is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee—it’s a community hub, a place where connections are made, creativity is inspired, and wellness is nurtured. Over the past year, thanks to your unwavering support, we’ve transformed our cafe from a blank canvas into a warm and inviting environment where everyone feels at home. But now, as we enter our second year, we’re ready to take the next big step: bringing fresh, delicious food to our menu. And we need your help to make it happen.
Why We Need Your Support
Our mission has always been clear: to create a space where people can come together, find comfort, and enjoy high-quality, wholesome offerings. To do that, we need to upgrade our kitchen with NSF-certified equipment. NSF certification is a mark of safety and quality, ensuring that everything we prepare meets the highest health standards. This upgrade will allow us to serve you not just the best coffee, but also meals that nourish both body and soul.
What We Need
We’ve put together a detailed list of everything we need to make this vision a reality. From storage solutions to refrigeration, from cleaning supplies to kitchen tools, each item is crucial for ensuring that our food offerings are prepared safely and efficiently. Here’s a look at some of the key items on our list:
Avantco Worktop Freezer : This essential piece of equipment will allow us to safely store meat, baked goods, and other frozen items, ensuring that everything stays fresh and ready to serve.
Regency Stainless Steel Work Table: A sturdy, safe workspace essential for meal prep.
Vigor Polycarbonate Food Storage Containers: To safely store meat, fruits, and other perishables.
Avantco Worktop Refrigerator: Keeping ingredients fresh and ready to go is vital for our new menu offerings.
Global Solutions Panini Grill: The centerpiece for crafting delicious paninis—our soon-to-be signature dish.
Halifax SCHP448 Type 1 Commercial Kitchen Hood: A vent system to reduce grease and smoke, ensuring a clean, safe cooking environment.
This is just a snapshot of the items we need. [look at the full list here] to see everything that will help us bring fresh, wholesome food to Eden Cafe.
How You Can Help
We’re reaching out to our community, asking you to pour into us once more. There are several ways you can support our mission:
Donate: Every dollar counts. Your financial support will go directly toward purchasing the equipment and supplies we need to upgrade our kitchen.
Sponsor an Item: If you’d like to make a specific impact, consider sponsoring one of the items on our list. Whether it’s a storage container or a refrigerator, your contribution will be directly connected to our kitchen’s success.
Spread the Word: Even if you can’t donate, you can still help by sharing our campaign with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people who know about our mission, the closer we’ll get to our goal.
Why Your Contribution Matters
By supporting our kitchen upgrade, you’re helping us create an even more vibrant, welcoming space at Eden Cafe. You’re ensuring that the meals we serve are prepared with care, safety, and quality in mind. But more than that, you’re helping us build a future where Eden Cafe can continue to be a place where our community comes together, where stories are shared, and where joy is found in every cup and every bite.
We’re excited to embark on this next chapter, and we’re so grateful to have you by our side. Thank you for being part of our journey, for believing in our mission, and for helping us serve you better.
Why NSF Certification Matters
At Eden Cafe, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in everything we do. That’s why NSF certification is so important to us as we upgrade our kitchen. But what exactly is NSF certification, and why does it matter?
NSF International is a global organization that develops public health standards and certifications to help protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment. When kitchen equipment is NSF-certified, it means that it has been tested and meets rigorous standards for safety, cleanliness, and durability. This certification ensures that every meal we prepare at Eden Cafe is done so with the utmost care, in a safe and sanitary environment.
For more information about NSF certification and the standards that guide us in our kitchen upgrades, click here to learn more about NSF Food Equipment Standards.
By supporting our campaign, you’re helping us invest in equipment that not only enhances our menu but also aligns with our commitment to providing safe, high-quality food to our community.
Check Out Our Video!
Want to hear more about our exciting capital campaign? Watch our video where we share how your support can help Eden Cafe upgrade its kitchen and bring fresh food to our menu.