MISSION PERU: OLLA COMÚN
Transforming Peru's Community Kitchens to Fight Hunger
Across Peru, thousands of neighborhood kitchens serve meals to 80-120 neighbors every day. Through our Olla Común initiative, we rebuild and restore these neighborhood kitchens to create safer, sustainable spaces were even small improvements could make a lasting and real difference in the lives of the women running them and the families that they serve.
The Reality of Olla Común Kitchens Across Peru
These kitchens are the beating heart of their communities.
But when you walk in, smoke fills the room. Water must be carried by hand. Women work long hours to cook 80–120 meals every day—often for families other than their own. These ladies work in spaces with crumbling infrastructure, poor hygiene, and conditions that make an already hard job even harder.
When we visit kitchens across Peru, we see incredible dedication at work—community members doing everything they can with the resources they have. Our goal is to come alongside them, listen, and provide practical support they need to serve meals to their neighbors safely and sustainably.
How We're Strengthening Kitchens
No two kitchens are the same. Some need clean water, others need ventilation and a floor. We focus on what matters most for each community—helping leaders strengthen the spaces that strengthen their people.
We Assess Each Kitchen's Needs
We visit kitchens across Peru and talk directly with leaders to understand what's needed most. Evey project starts with listening to understand the core issues.
We Implement Sustainable Solutions
Through the support of our donors, we install practical improvements that makes real difference—gas stoves, running water, or flooring to create a safer evenirmonent.
We Build Lasting Partnerships
Our work doesn't end when renovations are done. We maintain long-term relationships with each kitchen, checking in and offering continued support.
Your Generosity Made These Kitchen Improvements Possible!
Because of your support, communities across Peru now have safer, cleaner spaces to prepare meals and serve their neighbors. These spaces now serve hundreds of families safely every day and it all started with your decision to give.
Antorcha de Esperanza - Pachacutec
COMPLETED
Year: 2025
Where: Pachacutec
Plates served per day: 80
What We Completed:
• Built a wood burning stove with an exhaust pipe.
• Built a large concrete, tiled sink and counter space and installed pipes from the water tank to the sink so they have running water.
• Donated shelves and storage containers.
• Laid a concrete floor.
