Sue Glovier’s dedication to McDowell County is a shining example of community-oriented service, and LFAC celebrates the impact she has made. Sue worked professionally with McDowell County Schools as an educator, and then as a Director of Food Services. Sue also served the community in a myriad of ways as a volunteer. Promoting healthy food and eating and helping others learn how to prepare healthy meals has always been part of Sue’s life. 

Sue’s service to the community has been far reaching and widespread across organizations and initiatives. Sue Glovier was awarded the 2013 Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, a volunteer service award for the top volunteers in the state. Much of that honor is due to her work with the Extension Community Association as well as other community service efforts. Sue has done everything in her power to help the people of her community through trailblazing efforts. 

In celebration of Sue’s unwavering dedication, the Teaching Kitchen at the Foothills Food Hub will aim to continue her contributions to a healthy community through food. The kitchen is a place for community members, students, families, etc. to prepare and experience healthy meals, and to serve the community. 

Sue advocated for healthy diets with fresh, local ingredients, citing the significant impact diet has on wellbeing. Whether you’re a working professional, or a student, a child, or retired- healthy food and community engagement build health and wellness and LFAC believes this can all start in the kitchen.  

Located in the Foothills Food Hub in Marion, NC is a commercial kitchen and dedicated teaching kitchen.  

McDowell Local Food Advisory Council (LFAC) is committed to promoting community health, and we believe food is a pillar of community health. We are dedicated to:  

• Advocating for healthy lifestyles through nutrition and cooking education 

• Increasing the supply and consumer demand of local food in McDowell County 

LFAC partners with various community organizations to host educational cooking and nutrition programs at the Foothills Food Hub (FFH) Kitchen.  

The FFH Kitchen is also available to be rented as a commercial kitchen for food producers and entrepreneurs, chefs, caterers, etc.  

By localizing the food supply chain with a local community kitchen, we hope to increase the supply of healthy food and local value-added food products. We believe this will propel progress towards community health and wellness.   

Purpose of FFH Kitchen: 

• A space for culinary and nutrition education and exploration for the community (classes, workshops, etc.) 

• A space for food producers to create value added food products in a commercial facility (food production, research and development, food service, etc.) 

• When not in use for the above purposes, the kitchen also serves as a meeting space for LFAC staff, volunteers, board, and community organizations and partners. 

The FFH Kitchen is equipped with classroom space and a commercial kitchen with: 

Large food preparation island 

(14) Stainless Steel Tables 

Seating for (40) people 

Commercial Oven/Stove 

Induction teaching Stove/Oven 

Large commercial hood ventilation  

Household Refrigerator 

Commercial stand-up Refrigerator 

Commercial stand-up Freezer  

Food Preparation Sink 

Hand washing sinks (2) 

Three-Compartment dishwashing sink 

Household Dishwasher 

Pots/Pans 

Small Kitchen Appliances: Food Processor, Blender, Dehydrator, Spiralizer, Electric Mixer 

Basic Kitchen utensils: cooking utensils, serving utensils, flatware, cutting boards, baking pans, mixing bowls 

Stainless steel serving pans and (2) Chaffing dishes 

Mop Pit with Mop and Bucket 

Services Available at the FFH Kitchen: 

Teaching Kitchen Rental 

Commercial Kitchen Rental 

24-Hour Cold Storage  

Commissary Kitchen  

Meeting Space 

Field Trips site for students  

Community organizations, institutional partners, teachers, chefs, food producers, caterers, farmers, individuals and families are welcome to access services offered by the Foothills Food Hub (FFH) Kitchen. 

All our welcome to inquire about use of the FFH Kitchen by submitting an application: 

Foothills Food Hub (FFH) Kitchen Rental Application 

You will find the FFH Kitchen Use Agreements and Policies using the application link above.  

FFH Kitchen Rentals are available in 4-Hour time blocks for $40 per time block.  

Community sponsorships are available for educators, youth, and underserved populations.  

New FFH Kitchen Renters are required to apply online and attend a scheduled orientation in person. Paper applications are also available. 

Once an application is submitted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.  

Have Questions? Need a paper application? Contact Grace@FoothillsFoodHub.org