The original kitchen was funded through donations and a grant from the Department of Parks and Recreation in 2009-2010. While it has served as a resource throughout the years for the annual Fireman’s Fun Day Event, Pancake Breakfast (both staffed by Members of the Angels Camp Volunteer Fire Auxillary), it has also been used by the Angels Camp Business Association for the Farmer’s Market and been available to rent by the public, it was showing its age.
The City received a Community Block Grant to fund a generator and kitchen equipment to make it a fully functional professional-grade kitchen that can be used in case of emergencies, in addition to being rented out for private events.
The upgrades included a commercial refrigerator, generator, cookware, serve ware, and safety equipment signage all totaling $49,941.