Angosto Community Kitchen
Tucked away in the mountains outside of Jarabacoba, it isn’t easy to find this small village. The only way in is a four wheel drive vehicle – or the Dominican favorite, by motorcycle. Twists and turns up this mountain road take you past homes built precariously onto the side of the mountain. ACES is working with two local residents who have made it their life’s work to address the problems this community faces. Poverty, alcoholism, and sex trafficking have been ongoing issues they seek to remedy.
Eladio and Griselda have purchased the land and built a thriving community center in 2014. Used by 100 people each month, it houses bible studies, homework rooms, summer/winter camps, sporting activities, and medical services. They needed a kitchen where meals can be prepared for the children and adults who utilize this facility. The structure was completed in February 2020 by ACES and the local community.
Phase 2 of this project includes the completion of interior appliances and fixtures. Thus far, the following items have been purchases and installed:
- Commercial Oven/Range
- Refrigerator
Needed to Complete Phase 2
To make this a fully functioning kitchen, this building still needs a few items.
- Shelving
- Large Deep Freezer
- Cabinets
- Pots, Pans and Kitchenware