Kitchen of Purpose

Kitchen of Purpose (Formerly La Cocina VA) Using the power of food to generate socioeconomic change. Home of Queen Mother's!

The Café Hours
Tue - Thu: 7am to 8pm
Fri - Sat: 7am to 9pm
We offer delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options with a Latin American twist! Office hours
Mon - Fri: 9am to 5pm
Contact us to learn about our programs, engagement opportunities, and catering services. Kitchen of Purpose is a nonprofit social enterprise that was created to contribute to individual and community well-being. We believe in each individual’s potential to achieve success and improve their lives. We believe in transformational change that, if done properly, creates new, previously out-of-reach opportunities for communities from the ground up. Our concept goes far beyond just offering food to the needy, but also offering the necessary tools and resources to overcome poverty and create a better healthier future for individuals, their families and for future generations. Training our unemployed population to have access to better paying jobs, empowering through training in the culinary business field, helping the needy by providing nutritional meals, and connecting local food businesses with consumers, is what La Cocina VA does. Please visit our website to learn more about our Zero Barriers Training & Entrepreneurship Center.
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At 8 years old, Daniel started helping his parents with their Colombian food truck. In 2024, he completed our Culinary T...
10/02/2026

At 8 years old, Daniel started helping his parents with their Colombian food truck.

In 2024, he completed our Culinary Training Program and joined Earls Tysons Corner

Today we’re celebrating his recent promotion to Sous Chef earning $25/hr! 🎉

This week, Daniel returned to our kitchen to share his culinary journey & career growth with Class 37!

Class 37 got a taste of Spain! 🇪🇸🥘 A big thank you to Chef Ramon from Jaleo for stopping by to give our students an incr...
10/01/2026

Class 37 got a taste of Spain! 🇪🇸🥘 A big thank you to Chef Ramon from Jaleo for stopping by to give our students an incredible paella demo!

As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Workforce Development Month, we’re proud to share Mario’s story! 👨‍...
09/25/2026

As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Workforce Development Month, we’re proud to share Mario’s story! 👨‍🍳🇬🇹

After studying culinary arts in Guatemala, Mario joined KOP to continue growing his skills. Today, he’s a proud KOP graduate working at Ridgewells Catering, earning $25/hr! 🎉

We’re excited to see where his culinary journey takes him next!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Workforce Development Month by highlighting Delina, a proud Bolivian & KOP gradu...
09/18/2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Workforce Development Month by highlighting Delina, a proud Bolivian & KOP graduate! 🇧🇴👩‍🍳

Now celebrating 1 year at AC Hotel earning $23/hour, Delina recently returned to KOP to lead a cooking demo for our current students. From graduate to mentor, we’re proud to celebrate her journey! 🧡

Today, our friends from J.P. Morgan joined us in the kitchen to prepare 100 sandwiches for children at Mount Vernon Comm...
09/14/2026

Today, our friends from J.P. Morgan joined us in the kitchen to prepare 100 sandwiches for children at Mount Vernon Community School! 🥪❤️

Thank you for helping us put the power of food into action!

Class 37 did their big one today! 👏🏽👩🏽‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳Our students created delicious salads and sandwiches while putting their cul...
09/11/2026

Class 37 did their big one today! 👏🏽👩🏽‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳Our students created delicious salads and sandwiches while putting their culinary skills to work! 🥪🥗

Behind the scenes of Family Meal! 📸The fun starts in the kitchen! Our guest chefs, volunteers, and team come together to...
08/31/2026

Behind the scenes of Family Meal! 📸

The fun starts in the kitchen! Our guest chefs, volunteers, and team come together to prep delicious dishes and get everything ready to serve our community! 🧡🍽️

MGM National Harbor
📷: Zachariah Chou

A new class is just beginning! On Monday, we will welcome Culinary Training Program Class 37! 🔥🔥Every student receives a...
08/21/2026

A new class is just beginning! On Monday, we will welcome Culinary Training Program Class 37! 🔥🔥

Every student receives a professional chef uniform and knife kit to start their culinary journey. 👩‍🍳🔪

Help us support Class 37 as they get started! Visit the link in our bio to give. 🧡

Happy Monday! ✨Here are a few moments from Family Meal to brighten your day! 🫶🏼🧡
06/22/2026

Happy Monday! ✨Here are a few moments from Family Meal to brighten your day! 🫶🏼🧡

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918 S Lincoln Street
Arlington, VA
22204

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