DSAL COMMUNITY KITCHEN

The DSAL Community Kitchen is a certified commercial kitchen dedicated to supporting new food-based entrepreneurs and small businesses in Alameda County.

By incubating new entrepreneurs, we are creating a network of integrated food businesses that improve access to healthy food, create jobs, build the local economy, and enhance the lives of those in our community.

We have flexible rental options!

Rent on a monthly or single-use basis - perfect for testing new recipes, catering events, or scaling your operations.

We have a Food Truck!
Rent our fully-equipped Food Truck to bring your culinary creations to various venues or events.

Parking for your own Food Truck is also available.

We have a community focus!

Join us in building a vibrant and interconnected local food ecosystem in Alameda County.

Learn more about renting our Community Kitchen, and find small business resources.

For questions
Call: 510-807-1264

Email: kitchen@acdsal.org

FREE FOOD DRIVE

DSAL Operates a Free Food Program where residents in need can receive weekly free food pantry services at

2700 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578

Drop-in Free Community Food Services
Thursdays
10:30 am - 12:30 pm or until supplies last

Drive-up Free Community Food Services (cars & bikes only)
Fridays
1 pm - 3 pm or until supplies last

Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

For questions about our free food services
Call: 510-820-5222

Email: info@acdsal.org

LOCAL VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Creative Sips

Bringing Flavor & Community on Wheels

Creative SIPS delivers a delightful mix of boba, coffee, smoothies, and small dessert snacks—perfect for any party size across the Bay Area. Beyond their food truck service, they offer bottled beverage drop-offs, table service, and catering-style drop-offs for smaller gatherings.

Committed to quality, they source coffee from local roasters and teas from Berkeley’s Blue Willow Teaspot. Sustainability is also a priority, with all drinks served in 100% compostable cups and straws.

Meimei Ma's journey has been one of growth and support, and she views every challenge that she has faced in her business as a valuable lesson that has made her a better person. With the support of the DSAL Community Kitchen, Creative SIPS has gained valuable guidance on business expansion, budgeting, and financial planning.

"Sharing experiences with fellow entrepreneurs and learning from each other has been incredibly rewarding. A special thanks to Mikki for the hands-on budget support and to DSAL for creating an organized space for vendors."

Her advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs?
"Don’t be shy—ask questions! Keep reaching out, and you’ll find the right people to answer or connect you. Then do the same and offer help when you meet new entrepreneurs in the future."

With a café in San Leandro and a food truck catering and popping up throughout the Bay Area, you can follow Creative SIPS on their website, Facebook, or Instagram to see where they’ll be next, and get some of their delicious snacks for yourself!