Help Chef Sam build Flagstaff's first gluten-free food hub
Pickles Bodega is a dedicated gluten-free, allergy-aware bodega and deli concept built around safe food, local producers, and the peace of mind most grocery stores cannot provide.
Contribute on GoFundMeBorn from a real diagnosis
Chef Sam Gutierrez has lived the problem Pickles Bodega is solving. After her celiac diagnosis, she learned that eating safely is not only about avoiding bread. Gluten can show up through cross-contamination, product placement, vitamins, beauty products, shared kitchens, and the everyday systems most stores were never designed to question.
A clear market gap
The GoFundMe lays out the opportunity plainly: Flagstaff lacks dedicated gluten-free dining and shopping options. Pickles Bodega answers that gap with a 100% gluten-free, allergy-aware retail environment, locally sourced produce and goods, and ready-to-eat meals prepared with strict safety protocols.
A practical first step
Sam is raising support to prove and launch the concept, from a mini version at the farmers market to working capital for a storefront. Funds help cover deposit, rent, fixtures, equipment, inventory, permits, insurance, launch marketing, and the safe setup a gluten-free space requires.
Help prove the concept in Flagstaff
Every contribution helps turn a chef-led idea into a safe, useful, locally rooted food destination for people who need one.