Free Class for Food Vendors

Next date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

This class will be offered in Spanish.

This free class is designed to support street food vendors by providing clear guidance on safe food handling practices and the requirements for legally operating a food business. The goal is to help vendors understand the necessary steps for obtaining proper permits, inspections, and commissary access to ensure public health and compliance with local and state agencies.

The organizer, President of Immigrant Lives Matter, offers this class to help vendors navigate licensing, avoid fines, and operate safely and successfully.

Participants will learn:

Food safety basics and why they matter
Required permits and inspections, including Health Department and Fire Department compliance
Commissary requirements and why food cannot be prepared in homes or unlicensed locations
Where vendors can legally park or set up
Step-by-step guidance on how to become a fully licensed vendor

This class is intended to empower small food businesses, protect public health, and support a fair and thriving food vendor community