Programs
Our Mission
We strive every day to serve children and families with food and love. We work tirelessly to provide support and care for our community.
No-Cost Grocery Program
We believe access to fresh, nutritious food is a right, not a privilege. Using a simple process, participants can attend the grocery program twice a week, alongside neighbors in a judgement-free space. Children and adults are offered prepared hot meals to-go, along with fresh and healthy food options.
Youth Enrichment
Our Youth Enrichment Program exposes third through fifth grade children to new environments, cultures, and activities. Weekly cooking classes are led by an instructor, assisted by volunteers, and incorporate healthy and nutritious food in a safe and supportive environment.
Youth Employment and Professional Development
Local youth are exposed to new professional opportunities and explore career paths while building their tangible job skills. We provide experience in kitchen operations, restaurant management, and food preparation, preparing youth for future employment. SVK+CC instituted a Scholarship Fund for youth employees in 2019.
Health and Wellness Center
In 2023, SVKCC opened the Health & Wellness Center, offering free health services to Sun Valley residents. The center provides a variety of modalities, including auricular acupuncture, chair yoga, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, meditation, and a monthly herbal wellness workshop to enhance overall well-being.
The Kitchen
The Kitchen is a social enterprise restaurant that provides employment for residents and youth in Sun Valley while featuring local chefs from the Chef Entrepreneurship Program.
Viaduct Night Market
The Viaduct Night Market emerged as an international market destination under the West Colfax viaduct. Chefs from our Chef Entrepreneurship program sell their cuisine alongside artists, merchants, and food businesses from Denver’s westside. The market celebrates diversity, activates underutilized public spaces, and creates opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Chef Entrepreneurship
SVKCC offers employment and workforce development opportunities for local residents interested in developing the skills needed to operate a food-based business. The Chef Entrepreneurship program provides training, professional development, hands-on work experience and business operations education utilizing a social enterprise model.
Want to be involved?
DONATE
We exist through the generous donations of community members of Denver. Any and all contributions are welcome and appreciated.
Dine
The Kitchen serves breakfast and lunch from 7:00am – 1:30pm M-F. Come in, enjoy the food and the community vibes.
Volunteer
We are always looking for committed volunteers to assist with preparing groceries for the pantry, dinner preparation, or working alongside local youth in cooking classes.