Funding Sources

Anson Community Kitchen received support from U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Enterprise Grants program, N.C. Rural Economic Development Center, The Golden LEAF Foundation, Effie Allen Little Foundation, Elizabeth Burns Yost Trust, William A. Smith Trust, Pee Dee Electric Membership Cooperative, Stogner Architecture and Progress Energy.

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Anson Community Kitchen is a resource provided by New Ventures Business Development, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. New Ventures holds Charitable Solicitation License #SL005639 issued by the N.C. Secretary of State. Your donation is tax deductible.

Available Major Equipment

Anson Community Kitchen offers farmers, caterers and chefs an inexpensive shared-use commercial kitchen to create value-added food products. This kitchen is permitted by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources so products created in it may be sold to the public, unlike food products created in your home. Anson Community kitchen is an approximately 900-square-foot commercial kitchen and is equipped with the following commercial-grade equipment (images are not to scale):

Vulcan V60-1 range

Vulcan 10 Burner Range V60-1

60” wide gas restaurant range. Stainless steel front, sides, backriser, high shelf, oven handle and bullnose. High temperature burner T knobs with set screw. Nickel plated bullet feet. Porcelain door liner and oven bottom. Ten 28,000 BTU/hr. cast top burners with lift-off burner heads. Individual pilot for each burner. 12” x 12” cast top grates with aeration bowls. Heavy duty top grates and burner heads. Compression spring door hinge system for durability. 35,000 BTU/hr. Two standard ovens each measure 26 1/4”w x 22”d x 14 1/2”h. Thermostat adjusts from Low to 500 degrees F. One oven rack with four rack positions for each oven. 3/4” rear gas connection and gas pressure regulator. Total input: 350,000 BTH/hr.; no casters

Southbend BGLM-30 tilting skillet

Southbend BGLM-30 Tilting Skillet

Gas, 30-gallon capacity, manual tilt mechanism, pour strainer, s/s interior & exterior, electronic ignition, 100,000 BTU; no casters

Baker’s Pride BCO-G2

Baker’s Pride BCO-G2 Convection Oven

Cyclone Convection Oven, full-size, gas, double deck, rotary controls, 60 min. timer, 2-speed motor, s/s independent doors w/double pane thermal glass, (5) racks w/11 positions, s/s top, front & sides, 8-1/4" s/s legs, stacking kit, 60,000 BTU each oven; no casters.

Traulsen Model No. G22010 Dealer's Choice Freezer

Traulsen Model No. G22010 Dealer's Choice Freezer

Reach-in, One-Section, Self-Contained Refrig.w/Microprocessor control, s/s front & full height door (hinged right),anodized aluminum sides & interior, (3) epoxy coated shelves (factory installed), 6" high casters, UL & NSF listed, 115v, ENERGY STAR

Scotsman CO530A Ice Maker with 200# Ice Bin

Traulsen Model No. G30010 Refrigerator

The Traulsen G30010 is a 3 door refrigerator with high quality stainless steel exterior front and doors. The doors themselves are full length and stainless steel with locks, and are self-closing but have a "Stay Open" feature at 120 degrees. It also features a Thermostatic Expansion Valve Metering Device which provides for quick refrigeration recovery times, to keep your food fresh!

Southbend BGLM-30 tilting skillet

Hobart LXiH-4 Dishwasher

This Hobart LXIH-4 chemical sanitizing high temperature under counter dishwasher cleans 30 standard 20" x 20" racks per hour and uses only .74 gallons of fresh rinse water per rack with a 70 degree Fahrenheit rise booster heater, with detergent and rinse aid pump. Other helpful features of the Hobart LXIH-4 high temperature dishwasher include flexible fill and drain hoses, a 17" door opening, 3 gallon tank capacity, automatic fill, and a labyrinth-type door seal, electric tank heat. The overall dimensions of the Hobart LXIH-4 under counter dishwasher are 24"W x 26 3/4"D x 33 1/4"H. The Hobart LXIH-4 has a 120/208-240 (3W)/60/1 electrical rating. It is Energy Star qualified, and NSF and UL Listed.

Metro C519-CFC-U proofer

Metro C519-CFC-U Proofer

Heated Holding & Proofing Cabinet, mobile, full height, non-insulated, clear polycarbonate door, removable bottom mount control module, thermostat to 190ºF, universal wire slides on 3" centers, adjustable on 1-1/2" increments, (18) 18" x 26" or (34) 12" x 20" x 2-1/2" pan capacity, 5" casters, aluminum, 120v/60/1, 2000 watts, 16.7 amps, NEMA 5-20P, UL, CUL, NSF

Panasonic NE-1054 microwave

Panasonic NE-1054 Microwave Oven

The Panasonic NE-1054 commercial microwave oven features a stainless steel front, grab & go door handle and 99:99 minute capacity. This microwave also has a Braille keypad, 10-key programmable memory and manual operations. Other features of the Panasonic NE-1054 include a see-through oven door, interior oven light, and bottom energy feed. The NE- 1054 has 0.8 cubic feet of capacity, fits a half-sized, 6" tall pan with cover has 6 power levels, and 2 and 3 stage cooking. The Panasonic NE-1054 is a 1000 Watt commercial microwave oven. It operates on 120V, single phase, and is NSF and UL listed. The interior size of the NE-1054 is 13"W x 13"D x 8 1/16"H, and the outer dimensions are 20 1/8"W x 16 9/16"D x 12"H. This product is also known as the NE1054 or the NE 1054.

Other Available Equipment And Features

Anson Community Kitchen also has available:

  • Easy access to a loading dock for deliveries and loading of finished products for off-site delivery
  • Plates, glasses, coffee cups, and flatware for up to 180 guests for events in the adjoining Ingram Community Room
  • Stainless steel portable work tables
  • Large capacity coffee and tea brewers
  • 3-compartment, 2-compartment, and hand sinks
  • Various pots, pans, cutting boards, etc.