Local American Legion Post 56 kitchen in works to open soon

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local American Legion post is looking to reopen their kitchen soon after temporarily closing it.

"In September of 2025, the officers of the American Legion decided to renovate the kitchen, so we shut it down," said American Legion Post 56 finance officer Steve Mercado.

While the kitchen is closed, the hall and bar still remain open for locals to enjoy. The post also renovated the space with new floors and paint and had appliances inspected.

"The stove was a 1987 vintage, so it's a good stove, but over time, over the years, some various parts were out, so they had to order new valves. We're waiting on parts. That's why our kitchen's still closed," said Mercado.

Once completed they said they're ready to reopen.

"We've already met volunteers. We're ready to start preparing meals as soon as we're up and running," said Mercado.

American Legion Post 56 says they hope to have the parts by the end of February and have the kitchen back up and running to serve local veterans.