Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen - NOCK

06/25/2026

It’s Thursday — day!

Check out our NOCK tenant at their debut market, plus you’ll spot a few more NOCK tenants too!

06/16/2026

Another Day at the NOCK!

Today we had forklift operator training: classroom safety followed by instructional guidance outside on our shared-use forklift.

Then Guac Shop prepped some Guac Prep in the prep kitchen.

Finally, Kozy’s Sodys finalized onboarding & is our newest official NOCK tenant! They are using the facility to create syrup packs for their soda to-go kits.

We love seeing new brands emerge and existing ones grow ⭐️

06/12/2026

Congratulations to our tenant OTR Smokehouse LLC for receiving the Clean Plate Award!

We take food safety extremely seriously at the NOCK. We must follow regulatory guidelines and realize our responsibility to keep the community safe through our food.

Navigating the regulations doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and we can guide you through it.

Jody accepting our Clean Plate Award through the Wood County Health Department.

Congratulations to all Award Winners 🏆 👏 🙌

05/27/2026

Today at the NOCK — new piston filler training with The Angry Italian.

A year ago, you’d find this company in our smallest kitchen with a 5 gal kettle, making sauce for friends and family only.

Today, The Angry Italian made 270 jars in a couple hours with our new equipment, and his sauce is in 80+ stores.

After the Specialty Food Association Fancy Food Show this year, we expect to see this brand grow even more.

Got a food business idea? That’s all you need to get started with us. Reach out & just ask!

05/18/2026

Toledo's Graze Station Charcuterie Company Opens First Storefront On West Central

A Toledo catering duo has turned a search for kitchen space into a full-blown food business — and Monday they opened their first brick-and-mortar storefront on West Central Avenue.

Why it matters: Graze Station Charcuterie Company is a homegrown success story built inside the Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen (NOCK) — a local resource designed to help small food businesses get off the ground.

What they sell:

— Build-your-own charcuterie boxes — think "Chipotle meets charcuterie"

— Pick your box size, pick your items, and they build it for you on the spot

— Locally sourced products with a strong emphasis on other NOCK vendors

— Also featuring salads, juices, wraps and more from local partners

How they got here:

— Co-owner Casey Lucio and her partner started as a catering business looking for commissary space

— NOCK provided kitchen space, licensing help and mentorship

— Since launching, they've obtained a wholesale license, acquired a mobile serving cart and created an event space

— They're headed to the Fancy Food Show in New York in June to expand their market reach

In Casey's own words:

— "NOCK really set us up for success. They gave us all the tools that we needed as a small business to get started — everything from licensing to kitchen space to mentorship."

— Her advice to other aspiring food entrepreneurs: "Reach out to them and start asking your questions. They will really give you the tools to make or break your business and help you succeed."

Where to find them:

— 4336 West Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio

— Grand opening hours: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 18

The bottom line: Two Toledo entrepreneurs turned a kitchen rental into a storefront, a wholesale license and a New York food show appearance — all with a little help from NOCK.