From culinary entrepreneurship to English and computer classes, our programs put the center's mission to work: education, cultural enrichment, health promotion, and personal development — for every generation.
Supporting our community's entrepreneurial spirit with a robust workforce development program for small businesses in the culinary arts — from licensing and food safety to launching at real events.
To join Sherman Cocina, fill out the interest form below and our team will follow up with next steps.
Engaging programming that empowers young people and blooming adults with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to create and sustain healthy, vibrant communities.
Space is limited. Please arrive 10 minutes before class starts to register in person, or call us to reserve a spot.
Promoting healthy aging among older adults with enrichment activities like lotería, birthday celebrations, field trips, concerts, and more — friendship is the program.
Club Amistad is led by a group of community “abuelitas” who have been instrumental in making the program a success. Over the years they have volunteered throughout the neighborhood — spending time with young kids during afterschool hours, helping at food distributions, fundraising for field trips, and advocating for the community center since its inception.
One weekly class, two skills that open doors: English language acquisition and fluency alongside hands-on computer and smartphone training. Onsite WiFi and devices are here for you to use, because connection and confidence shouldn't depend on what you can afford.
New students are welcome any week — call or email and staff will walk you through signing up.
Providing fresh produce, pantry staples, and hot meals to families and individuals in need — nourishment as the foundation of community well-being.
More than 15 years of food distribution in Sherman Heights, now expanded with onsite hot meals, grocery staples, and resource navigation.
1st Thursday of the month, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fresh produce and nonperishable items. No eligibility requirements · while supplies last.
2nd Wednesday of the month, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Eligibility requirements apply through the San Diego Food Bank senior food program · while supplies last.
3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
No additional eligibility requirements.
Tuesdays · older adults 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · youth 3:30 – 4:00 PM
Applications taken onsite Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Thursdays, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Common household staples.
2nd Wednesday of the month, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Pet food and care essentials · while supplies last.
Applying for El Comedor or La Despensa? Call (619) 408-2740 to set an appointment to submit an application. Capacity, space, and resources are limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee participation.
In partnership with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Feeding San Diego. For free food across the county, see feedingsandiego.org/find-food.
Bringing neighbors together to improve quality of life through beautification projects — neighborhood cleanups, access to outdoor spaces, and public artwork.
Stay tuned for detailsNo programs in this category right now — check back soon.
Enrollment is open year-round and most programs are free. Volunteers and supporters make every one of them possible.
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