Rising Hope Community Kitchen

Walking in the heritage of the Nanaimo Bakery, Rising Hope Community Kitchen is a program of Island Crisis Care Society with the same heart to care for the community. We provide affordable access to the kitchen space and equipment to the community, enabling the sustainability of locally created food items and enhancing food education.

We support local food entrepreneurs and foster greater nutritional awareness and self-sufficiency among community members.

The Layout

The Makers

We would like to introduce the talented and committed groups that work out of our space:

Five Star pizza Nanaimo

Five Star Pizza

Central Nanaimo Pizza & top shelf take out meals.

West Coast Fresh Food

West Coast Fresh Food

Producer and distributor of hand-crafted customised food products including several types of sandwiches, bakery products, and vegetable, fruit cups.

Nanay Mos cuisine Nanaimo

Nanay Mo’s Cuisine

Authentic Filipino Foods Served with Love

The Fridge Light Catering – Elevated Feasts

Designer Charcuterie • Private Dining • Bespoke Cakes • Canapés • Small Plates • Nanaimo based and beyond

Island Health and ACT Program

Island Health and ACT Program

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) person-centered service that supports people living with complex mental health disorders in their community to provide supports necessary for each client to experience their own version of recovery.

Classy Layers Nanaimo

Classy Layers

Buttercream wedding cakes – appearance & taste whisper perfection

Oceanside Chefs

Oceanside Chefs

Private Chef Services – Reclaim your time, Savour what matters.

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Nanaimo 7-10 Club Society

Working in partnership with the community to feed the hungry and to increase access to food for those in need.

fruits of the earth logo

Fruits of the Earth

Artisan bagel maker serving Vancouver Island since 2024.

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Ghe Pretzel Guyz

The freshest, most delicious, authentic Bavarian Pretzels on Vancouver Island.
We deliver fresh

Membership

Membership is $300 per year, charged as $25 per month

Membership includes:

  • 10% discount
  • Online Booking System
  • Wifi
  • Utilities
  • High Temp Dishwasher
  • Access to locker (lock not provided) and Break Room
  • Waste removal
  • Use of fridges and Freezer while on site
  • One Dry and one fridge storage
  • Rag service
  • Cleaning Supplies

Non-Profits receive a discount of 25%

Contact Us

Emails us at communitykitchen@iccare.ca or call us at 250.751.0684 for information on pricing.