Kitchen 17, known for its award-winning vegan deep dish pizzas, is expanding its nationwide shipping operation to Indiana. Owner Jennie Plasterer creatively transformed her Chicago eatery into a production facility, launching the original vegan deep dish frozen pizza. Plans for expansion include renovating the historical Herald Press building in Huntington, IN, to house a food production and distribution facility, rooftop urban farming, prep kitchen, photo and video studios, and a restaurant and bar.

Plasterer's passion for animals and the environment drives her mission to bring healthy plant-based foods to hard-to-reach places like small towns and hospitals. As part of the expansion plans, Kitchen 17 is running an IndieGoGo campaign where supporters can donate in exchange for perks like vegan cheesecake and custom artwork. The new facility will create over 64 jobs in the city and feature a retail tasting room with outdoor dining.