In Corpus Christi, many local food vendors are struggling—especially food trucks that rely solely on local sales.
“We over-prepare and then sometimes we stay with everything,” said Patricia Rodriguez, owner of Nachos Authentic Mexican Food and Catering. “A month ago we were thinking of closing already because it’s been hard. There’s not enough stuff here in Corpus Christi.
New Hilliard Center initiative aims to help local food vendors thrive
But now, a Community Food Vendor Incubator Pilot Program could offer a lifeline. The program gives vendors the opportunity to run a concession stand inside the Hilliard Center, through a partnership with OVG Hospitality.
The program is set to allow one local food vendor to take over the stand every three to six months. This opportunity will bring exposure to the food spot during select events and allow them to gain experience with a center with a capacity to bring thousands of people…