THE 6888 KITCHEN IS OPEN AND ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS!
Empowering Food Entrepreneurs. Revitalizing Communities.
We are a nonprofit commercial kitchen incubator dedicated to economic development, workforce training, and food justice. Located in the historic Dayton Arcade, the 6888 Kitchen is where culinary dreams take root and grow.
Opening Doors for Culinary Entrepreneurs
6888 Kitchen Incubator (pronounced *six triple eight*) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing commercial kitchen space, training programs, and wraparound business support for emerging food entrepreneurs in Dayton and beyond.
We are proudly woman-, minority-, and veteran-led, and our mission is to remove barriers to entry for under-resourced culinary founders through accessible infrastructure and hands-on education.
Our Mission
To provide underrepresented food entrepreneurs with the tools, community, and space to grow their businesses, advancing food equity and economic mobility in marginalized communities.
10+
Food Entrepreneurs Trained
100%
Of Members Improved Skills In Finance, Marketing, And Dood Safety
Our Impact
In our first year of operation, the 6888 Kitchen Incubator trained 47 entrepreneurs, supported over $336,000 in combined member revenue, and created 25+ jobs in the food sector.
$336,697
In Revenue Generated By Members
25+
Jobs Created (--FT, --PT, -- Contract)
80%
Earned ServSafe Certification
$24,210
Earned Via Catering Collective Program
Paying Respect To American Heroes
The 6888th was the first and only all Black Female Women Army Corps (WAC) unit to be deployed overseas during WWII.
The unit was active from 1945 to 1946 and consisted of 855 women under the Command of Major Charity Adams (resident of Dayton OH), Captains Mary F. Kearney and Bernice G. Henderson.
Coming Events
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6888 Kitchen in The Media
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Nakia N. Ard
Owner of N'Dulge Luxe Treat Boutique
"I am excited about being a part of this project as it is not only historical, but instrumental for the growth of small food businesses, like mine. Being a food entrepreneur, there are so many obstacles when you don't have a hub."
What our Members say
For Inquires or if you are a potential kitchen tenant, please contact us!