Queens Community House Opened Renovated Kitchen Facility
A newly modernized kitchen at the Forest Hills Community Center now provides local meal services and workforce training.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Home Renovation
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Queens Community House officially opened a $4 million renovated kitchen at the Forest Hills Community Center on September 17, 2026. The upgraded space now serves as both a production site for senior meal programs and a professional training environment.
Why it matters
The renovation strengthens local food services for older adults while creating new workforce opportunities for young people. It enables on-site meal preparation and hosts specialized training for the community.
The project represents a $4 million public investment, including $1 million from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and $750,000 from State Senator Jessica Ramos. The kitchen supports the CRED program, which offers participants 24 weeks of paid training.
The players
Donovan Richards
The Queens Borough President who invested $1 million in this kitchen project.
Jessica Ramos
The State Senator who allocated $750,000 toward the community facility renovation.
Queens Community House
A local organization managing the Forest Hills Community Center and workforce programs.
The details
The renovation project expanded the kitchen footprint to incorporate commercial-grade equipment and increased storage capacity. These energy-efficient upgrades allow the site to function simultaneously as a high-volume food preparation area and a classroom for workforce development. Construction had previously required the center to rely on catered meals for nearly two years.
Timeline
September 17, 2026: The renovated kitchen officially opened at the Forest Hills Community Center.
The Home Front
This project reflects a broader trend of integrating essential social services with vocational training in New York City community centers. By modernizing facilities to meet professional standards, these spaces aim to improve local food security while fostering long-term career growth.
Local residents should check if their households can utilize the newly restored meal services now provided on-site at the community center. Those interested in vocational opportunities can inquire about the 24-week CRED program cycle to see if it aligns with their household employment goals.
The takeaway
The kitchen modernization serves as a dual-purpose investment for the neighborhood, providing both daily meals and professional culinary training. Residents should contact the Forest Hills Community Center directly to request a schedule for updated meal services or to view current program requirements.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by QNS.
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