San Mateo County Event Center opens new resiliency hall, community kitchen

Officials in San Mateo County announced last week the completion of the Redwood Resiliency Hall and Community Kitchen at the San Mateo County Event Center, a new facility designed to improve emergency response, food distribution, and shelter services during disasters. 

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the facility, which officials said will enhance the Event Center’s ability to serve as a large-scale emergency shelter and community support hub while expanding year-round meal preparation and food distribution services for vulnerable residents.