La Vecchia Cucina is an active supporter of the Virginia Avenue Project, an after-school program using the performing arts in conjunction with one-on-one mentoring to help children, ages 6-18, think creatively, critically and confidently about their lives.

We also support our local Police Activities League (PAL), a Santa Monica Police Outreach Program. PAL is a unique community organization that fosters trust between youth and the men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturing environment.

Cooking up a Mix of Good Eats and Philanthropy
Read this article from the Santa Monica Daily Press focusing on Mark and Anthony's work with the Virginia Avenue Project and their honor of receiving the Community Hero Award in 2011.