Commissioners, Aging True Board of Directors and leadership cut the ribbon to open the new commercial kitchen

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners and Clay County Senior Services of Aging True celebrated the newly-renovated commercial kitchen at the Clayton and Mildred Revels Senior Center in Green Cove Spring and the opportunities it affords the county's residents.

County leaders and Aging True staff held a ribbon cutting and open house to welcome the community to the new additions and look of the kitchen on February 7. Those upgrades to the kitchen include new commercial appliances and a remodeled interior design, which is more suitable for large-scale commercial food preparation. That, in turn, allows for more opportunities for Clay County residents.

The project increased the capacity of the kitchen to store food and prepare fresh, hot meals locally. Up until now, the food was prepared in Jacksonville and transported to Clay County.  Prior to the renovations, the kitchen only had the capability of warming already prepared food. The senior kitchen can also function as a critical food preparation facility in the event of an emergency or natural disaster – making it a key component to disaster recovery and resiliency for Clay County residents.

The project began in 2020 when the commercial appliances were purchased under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020. STG Contracting Group, Inc. began remodeling in March of 2022, and the final electrical work was completed in January 2023. Major upgrades include installing a commercial range and convection oven with an industrial exhaust hood, two commercial cooking kettles, commercial sinks and dishwasher, a walk-in freezer, upgraded food preparation surfaces, and a new serving window. Crews also installed a commercial fire suppression system and upgraded all plumbing and electrical work.

 Tour of facility

Project leadership

About Aging True Community Senior Services

Aging True Community Senior Services is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides essential and innovative services and care for individuals, families, and communities throughout Northeast Florida to prepare for and support graceful aging. For over 60 years, Aging True has been a proud champion of positive aging - building inclusive communities by delivering more choices and resources for seniors to thrive. Our Healthcare, Homecare, Nutrition, Senior Recreation, and Independent Senior Living solutions provide Northeast Florida’s senior population with access to an array of services that can be tailored to suit each individual’s specific needs.

Believing that capacity is enhanced through collaboration, Aging True participates in a network of corporate, civic, and community partnerships and are honored to work with hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Through our efforts, we are able to serve more than 6,000 seniors every single year -a number that continues to grow.

To learn more, get involved, or make a gift, please visit www.agingtrue.org.