Mickle Center Shared-Use Kitchen

05/13/2026

Looking for a fun lunch option today? The first Out To Lunch, Downtown Des Moines - DSM, from 11:00am - 1:30pm! High Street between 7th and 9th.
Two Mickle Center Shared-Use Kitchen businesses will be there! Domestic Bones and Peggy-O's Food Truck.

Check out their pages to see what they offering & see you there!!

05/06/2026

Bali Bulay Indonesian Satay is BACK!! This Mickle Center Shared-Use Kitchen business make their debut tomorrow at Valley Junction Farmers Market!

04/24/2026

Hunger and 'tight times' can affect anyone in our communities. From singles, single parents, working families and senior citizens - people are in need and it could be your neighbor.

Community refrigerators are helping fill the gap in groceries. They are located all over Central Iowa and thanks to organizations like The Food Grid, people can find locations easily.

Friday- Sunday, Hy-Vee is running a $0.99 sale. This morning, I was able to stock up a community refrigerator/pantry with FRESH fruit, vegetables, some meat and quite a bit of pantry staples. Not the best photo but these bags were HEAVY - all for about$70.00.

If you or some one you know needs assistance, check out the https://foodgridia.org/ for more information.

03/31/2026

Have you ever thought about starting a small, licensed food business from your home? What are the regulations and requirements between Cottage Food and Home Food Processing license?

Next Tuesday, April 7th, Mickle Center will stream ISU Food Innovation Hub webinar on the differences between Cottage Food and Food Processing Establishment License in our Community Room. This is a free webinar.

Interested? Call Mary at 515-288-0715 OR email at [email protected]

03/19/2026

More information on the City of Des Moines - Small Business Q&A for Mobile Food Vendors, Monday April 6th 5:30 - 6:30pm.

03/16/2026

Did you know that besides being home to the Mickle Center Shared-Use Kitchen, the Mickle Center also rents very affordable office suites?
One monthly rate - includes use of conference rooms and WiFi.
Office suites range from 200 - 500 square feet - perfect for small buisnesses or nonprofits!

https://www.micklecenter.org/

Interested? Call 515-288-0715 to set up a tour!

Or drop an email [email protected]

02/24/2026

Did you know: BLK & Bold is the first nationally distributed Black-owned specialty coffee company in the U.S.? As a social enterprise committed to delivering premium coffee and tea while uplifting the community, we are and celebrate Black history. ☕️🤝🏾

Salute to our peers of Black-owned business owners, creators, tastemakers, and supporters. We make the world go ‘round. Keep pushing, inspiring, and grinding the rest of this month and on. 🫡👏🏾

02/10/2026

02/09/2026

Congratulations, Palm's DSM!

02/09/2026

Lots of current and former Mickle Center Kitchen businesses are available at the Iowa Food Cooperative. Comment below if we missed anyone!
Batch Balanced
Red Dragon Herbs
Domestic Bones
DSM Pasta Co.

The cart is open! Shop online this week or come in IRL today (Monday) 1-6pm. Supporting small and local business promotes community and connection 💚