When it comes to strengthening our food and beverage communities, we believe it takes a village. That’s why we’re passionate about partnering with organizations that share our values for uplifting food and beverage makers through training, mentoring and financing. Learn more about our partner organizations here. And be sure to check out MOJO and Amplify, our internal programs for promoting and supporting local makers.

Built Oregon

Built Oregon is a group of community and industry leaders with a goal to help create sustainable, inclusive and innovative job growth in Oregon. Built Oregon’s grant program assists local BIPOC food and beverage makers through mentorship and grants tied to the Built Oregon Mentor Network and Accelerator Program, which provides long-term business knowledge and support.

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is a Bend-based nonprofit that supports the food and farm network of central Oregon, and serves more than 39,000 food-insecure residents in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties.

Xcelerate Women

Xcelerate Women offers women entrepreneurs business education, peer support, and a pathway to financing their business ventures.

Oregon Angel Food Foundation

Oregon Angle Food Foundation teaches food and beverage entrepreneurs in Oregon and southwest Washington how to start up and scale up their businesses. Since 1991, they have been helping BIPOC-led entrepreneurs connect with mentors and secure money through investment programs.