Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center
Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center serves children and families with food and love. Located in the heart of the Sun Valley neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, SVK+CC strives to build relationships and address food access needs through No-Cost Grocery, Youth Employment + Professional Development, Youth Enrichment, and Local Chef Entrepreneurship programs.
Sun Valley Kitchen is a social enterprise owned and operated by the Sun Valley Community Center.
Financials
Programs
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.
No Cost Grocery
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 Employment & 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 & Wellness Center
In 2023, SVKCC opened the Health & Wellness Center, offering free health services to Sun Valley residents and Medicaid recipients. 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.
Community Advocacy & Events
Advocating for the community in Sun Valley is a top priority for SVK+CC. Part of this advocacy includes hosting several community events, including Harvest Fest (300+ attendees), Earth Day (300+ attendees), Mr. Glenn's Halloween Dinner (500 attendees), and the Viaduct Night Market (3,000+ attendees), which invites folks from across Denver to experience the rich tapestry of Sun Valley chefs, artisans, and makers.
Sun Valley 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. Open Monday-Friday from 7:00am-1:30 pm, profits from Sun Valley Kitchen go to fund the operations and programs of Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center. Stop by for a delicious breakfast or lunch and support our efforts!
Volunteering + Events
Volunteer at the Night Market
The Viaduct Night Market emerged as a community concept for an international market destination under the West Colfax viaduct. Local chefs from our Chef Entrepreneurship program sell their cuisine alongside artists, merchants, and food businesses from Denver’s westside. The market celebrates diverse cultures, activates underutilized public spaces, and creates opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs, leading to a more resilient and thriving community.
Harvest Fest
Celebrate the harvest with 20+ vendors, family friendly activities, free food and drinks, and games and rides for the kiddos.