Food Access LA
Food Access LA's mission is to feed Los Angeles, support farmers, and be a partner in equitable food systems.
It's vision is to have sustainable food systems that promote social and cultural activities benefiting low-to-moderate-income residents of Los Angeles while also supporting California small- and mid-sized farms and local small businesses.
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LEARN ·2024 Grants ChallengeEquitable Food Systems in the Classroom
Food Access LA's Peak of Season Program (POS) developed two educational video series, LA Urban Farm and CA Farm Tour, to supplement youth curriculums and programming. This project addresses root causes and factors contributing to health inequities by connecting youth to where their food comes from and increasing knowledge, preparation, and produce consumption. It also empowers youth to advocate for food sovereignty by incorporating culinary skills and exploring food system career pathways.
- LEARN ·2023 Grants Challenge
Empowering Communities through STEAM Culinary Education
SEE-LA will provide bilingual English/Spanish STEAM Kids' Culinary and STEAM Kids' + Caregiver classes within the South LA community. Each class incorporates key math and science STEAM objectives through hands-on culinary skills development empowering youth (6-17 years old) and caregivers to confidently prepare meals on their own and with members of their households. Classes uniquely highlight California-grown produce and are hosted in farmers' markets and community partner sites, such as schools.
- LEARN ·2022 Grants Challenge
Empowering Youth through STEAM Culinary Education
SEE-LA will develop and provide bilingual English/Spanish STEAM Kids’ Culinary and STEAM Kids’ + Caregiver series within the South LA community. Each four-part series builds on key math and science STEAM objectives through hands-on culinary skill development empowering youth (6-17yoa) and caregivers to confidently prepare meals on their own and with members of their households. Classes uniquely focus on California-grown produce and are hosted at two farmers’ markets as well as community sites, including foster care centers and group homes.