Knockout Pickles is a small batch line of farm-to-jar artisanal pickles. Knockout Pickles is social enterprise with social impact. The production, marketing, sales and distribution are all performed by young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The enterprise is an extension of Opportunity Knocks, a non-profit organization serving young people with developmental disabilities in the near west suburbs of Chicago.
The purpose of any enterprise at OK is two-fold. 1. Create jobs 2. Create revenue that will help support all of our other programs. The additional purpose for this enterprise, is to craft a delicious artisanal pickle for sales in 3 markets: in the booth at festivals and events, on the shelf in a jar at local grocers and in a large bucket batch meant for the menu at local restaurants.
Currently, jars can be purchased at the Sugar Beet Food Co-op and Old School Tavern and Grill. You can also find them on the menu at: The Kinderhook Tap, Old School Tavern and Grill, Scratch Deli & Cafe and Skrine Chops.
We’ve got big plans to expand sales and operations this spring/summer! Stay tuned!
Big props to our buddy Maria Harte at Maria Harte Photography! The lil Ninja has got photo skills for days and she is always up for helping us tell the story or our mission through photos. Thanks, Maria!
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