Virginia Avenue
Park (VAP)
Community
Kitchen
June 23, 2026
Huma n Services Division
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VAP COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Community
driven since
2019
Construction
completed July
2026
The VAP Community Kitchen will serve as an
economic driver in the Pico Neighborhood by
providing residents with access to an
affordable, fully licensed commercial kitchen
space where food can be safely prepared for
public sale.
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RENTALS
• Kitchen available for certified commercial users
• Tiered Rate
TRAINING PROGRAM
• 12-week training for cohort of 8-10 people
• 3-4 cohorts per year
• Graduate with business plans with potential for
microloans
VAP COMMUNITY KITCHEN
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OPERATOR - Golden State Certified Development Corporation • Run cohorts and manage rental
• Fundraise for continued operation
VAP COMMUNITY KITCHEN
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