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Fire recovery update - and how you can help!
We’re continuing to recover from the damage caused by a building fire where Sweet Beet Market + Cafe operates back on February 18th. In the effort to keep our community informed on our progress and what to expect, we have a brief update on how the recovery is going.
We hoped the building repairs would not include ripping up the kitchen floor where the fire burned, but unfortunately this could not be avoided. The floor has been partially torn up to remove char-damaged materials and mitigate long term issues. By taking care of this now, we will not have to worry about addressing it and having to close kitchen operations in the future.
Community Rallies to Support Sweet Beet post-fire
Since the fire that broke out at 11 West Main Street in mid-February rendered Sweet Beet Kitchen temporarily closed, the community has rallied to help keep our services going strong and it’s positively uplifting!
Blue Loon Bakery in New London bakes delicious breads of all kinds and makes yummy sandwiches, soups, quiche, and more. Find their goodies at Sweet Beet on the weekends while our kitchen is closed!
Blue Loon Bakery in New London reached out immediately after the fire to offer support and ended up sending over pastries, sandwiches, quiche and soups to satisfy customers the first weekend after the fire. They have committed to continuing to provide goods as long as needed and we’re all so grateful…
Sweet Beet Cafe temporarily closed for post-fire reconstruction
As many have heard, there was a fire at 11 West Main st, home of Sweet Beet, on Tuesday, February 18th.
Fortunately, no one was hurt and the fire was contained. We extend our gratitude to Sweet Beet staff members Cassie and Micayla for noticing the fire and taking quick action, the first responders, and Bradford, Henniker, Warner, and New London fire departments for their efficient work in stopping the spread of the fire.
Sweet Beet Café will unfortunately be closed as we undergo significant repairs, but some goodies will still be available thanks to beautiful community support!
Read more for details…
A Decade of Impact and an Exciting New Loyalty Program!
As the sun shines and the January freeze bites at our noses, we’re celebrating ten amazing years at the Kearsarge Food Hub!
From our humble beginnings at Sweet Beet Farm Stand, our journey has been fueled by the unwavering support of our loving community, passionate supporters, and dedicated team.
Sweet Beet Café Survey Results & Next Steps
As promised, since Sweet Beet Café temporarily closed, we’ve been hard at work figuring out how to reopen with a model that serves the needs of our community, is sustainable for our team, and works on a responsible financial model that our patrons and supporters can feel good about.
Staff Spotlight! Cameron Huftalen, Sweet Beet Market Lead
Cameron Huftalen is market team lead in Sweet Beet Market. They've taken tremendous initiative and leadership in shaping the heart and direction of the market since June of 2020.
Community Care through Food Security and Access!
This past summer the Kearsarge Food Hub put out some feelers in the community for a donation of a refrigerator. We wanted to experiment with having a community fridge on the porch here at the Sweet Beet, to stock with fresh local foods for neighbors to access any time.