That's a great idea. In my locale, churches often have a huge multipurpose room with a kitchen at one side. We saw one at the last town-wide rummage sale we visited. They'd opened up their foyer for members to set up tables, and beyond that they had a big kitchen on one side and then a much bigger space with a stage at the far end. They were happy to show it off because they use it for music performances and other community events during off hours.

Selling points for a freeze-dryer in churches:

* If they have children's programming, freeze-dried fruit makes an excellent and popular snack, which is much cheaper to make than to buy.

* If they stock or recommend members to stock emergency foods, again that is much cheaper to make than to buy.

* If they hold fundraisers, then freeze-dried goods can be sold for that and will melt or spoil even on a hot day.

* If they build community via kitchen events, then a freeze-dryer offers an attractive appliance that few if any other places will have.