La Cocina de las Abuelas commercial kitchen closure
Pasadena
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Public comments (7)
Asked for urgent help for food entrepreneurs losing their commercial kitchen, which served graduates of Pacto's micro-business program.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Sep 29, 2026 · 28:15 →Speaking through an interpreter, he said the kitchen is the only thing he has and has worked there since 2000, asking the council for help.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Sep 29, 2026 · 29:57 →A vendor since the kitchen opened, he said tomorrow is the last day and asked for a temporary or permanent kitchen, faster permits, and rent help.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Sep 29, 2026 · 31:04 →Made the same three asks through an interpreter: find a kitchen, speed up permits, and help with rent while they recover.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Sep 29, 2026 · 33:22 →A 40-year Pasadena resident who cooks for community organizations, he asked for immediate support and a temporary or stable space.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Sep 29, 2026 · 35:31 →Pacto's executive director said the org subsidized the kitchen $24,000 a year and pleaded for help with storage of equipment and food insecurity.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Sep 29, 2026 · 37:15 →LEAF's executive director offered to help vendors relocate and expedite permitting, noting only ~30 approved kitchens exist in LA County and none near Pasadena.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Sep 29, 2026 · 43:06 →