N.C. Cooperative Extension, Orange County Center, in partnership with Cedar Grove and Rogers Road RENA Community Centers, is excited to launch a new Kitchen Equipment Borrowing Program. This free pilot program aims to make healthy cooking more accessible by providing local residents with access to kitchen tools that may be too expensive or unavailable at home. We believe everyone deserves the chance to prepare nutritious meals.
Want to try new recipes but don't have the right equipment? Our program is designed to help you:- Make healthy recipes at home.
- Increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables.
- Experiment with new cooking techniques.
- Discover what kitchen tools you love before you buy them.
Borrow Our "Library" of Kitchen Tools
From an Instant Pot for quick meals to a Ninja Blender for delicious smoothies, our collection has something for everyone. Each item is loaned with a special recipe card to inspire your next meal.Available to Borrow:
- Cookware Kits (pots, pans, lids)
- Electric Hot Plate
- Electric Wok
- Food Scale
- Immersion Hand Blender
- Instant Pot
- Metal Mixing Bowls
- Ninja Blender
How to Participate
You can borrow up to two items at a time for one week, on a first-come, first-served basis. Simply visit the front desk at either the Cedar Grove or Rogers Road Community Center to check out your equipment. Please note that a waiver must be signed, and items should be returned to the same location in their original box.
Find a Community Center
- Cedar Grove Community Center is located at 5800 NC Hwy 86 N, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
- Rogers Road RENA Community Center is located at 101 Edgar St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
For questions, contact:
- Jonathon Smith, Food Security Extension Agent and Program Coordinator: 919-245-2057 or jonathon_smith@ncsu.edu
- Cedar Grove Community Center: 919-245-2640
- Rogers Road (RENA) Community Center: 919-918-2822
