Building connection and opportunity in Sun Valley.

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Hungry? Come dine with us at Sun Valley Kitchen.

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We offer a safe and supportive space to explore life’s possibilities.

Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center is a nonprofit serving one of Denver’s most diverse and historically under-resourced neighborhoods. Just steps from Empower Field, we provide food access, youth empowerment, holistic health, and community-building programs that help residents feel supported, connected, and empowered.

Our Five Values

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Nourish Employ Enrich Educate Unite

Nourish

  • Connecting around food serves as the basis for all of our other activities.
  • Provide consistent, nutritious, culturally relevant food for individuals and families
  • Teach healthy cooking skills
  • Provide healthy lifestyle options
  • Build community through meals and shared experiences

Employ

  • Directly employ youth and adults from Sun Valley and West Denver
  • Teach and mentor professional skills

Enrich

  • Provide space for cultural expression
  • Document community history
  • Foster a safe and supportive environment

Educate

  • Provide academic support
  • Teach entrepreneurial, workforce,  and life skills
  • Host events exploring community issues
  • Help individuals navigate important systems, such as education, business development, and health care

Unite

  • Host events and operate a restaurant that bring people together
  • Provide a safe and consistent gathering space
  • Advocate with community for the future

Food Access

We provide fresh, nutritious food to families and individuals through grocery programs, meals, and community events, ensuring everyone has what they need to thrive.

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Holistic Health

Our programs support mind, body, and spirit through wellness workshops, traditional healing, and access to culturally rooted care.

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Youth Empowerment

We invest in young people through cooking classes, paid employment, and professional development, giving them the skills and confidence to lead in their community.

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