Cold Spring School Unveils Renovated Kitchen 

Last week, Cold Spring School officially unveiled its state-of-the-art school kitchen, which is a crucial step in fulfilling Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate to offer free breakfast and lunch to all public school students.  

The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by guests and stakeholders, was led by Dr. Amy Alzina, Superintendent of Cold Spring School District, who expressed her gratitude to all those who contributed to the successful completion of the project. She acknowledged the leadership of Yuri Calderon, the District’s Chief Business Officer and Legal Counsel, for spearheading the initiative and guiding it to fruition.

The newly renovated kitchen received valuable contributions from several community partners, including Ian Williams, the General Manager of San Ysidro Ranch, who generously donated essential kitchen equipment, including an industrial stove, oven, and refrigerator. She also recognized Jordano’s for their contribution of a commercial dishwasher. Dr. Alzina also thanked Chef Koji Nomura of NuCuisine for his partnership in meal preparation, and the Cold Spring Governing Board members: Mike Marino, Trevor Pattison, Jennifer Miller, Gabrielle Haas, and Elke Kane, for their unwavering support throughout
the project.

“The kitchen project is truly an excellent example of what’s possible in public education when we work together as a community,” said Dr. Alzina. “I’m extremely grateful to everyone, including the construction team, electricians, plumbers, and our maintenance team, for creating a kitchen we can all take pride in.” 

The renovated kitchen will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the Free Breakfast and Lunch program operates smoothly, providing students with nutritious meals regardless of their ability to pay. The statewide program was enacted last year, marking California as the first state to implement a Universal Meals Program for all school children.