Food Access LA

ABOUT FOOD ACCESS LA  Founded in 1996, Food Access LA is a leading Southern California nonprofit organization, connecting people to healthy food, promoting economic development, and building sustainable food systems. We operate the largest network of mission-driven farmers’ markets in Los Angeles as well as programs that provide nutrition education, food access, and opportunities for small regional farms and local food businesses to thrive.   Our programs include:   Certified Farmers’ Markets: Operating a network of 9 community-based farmers’ markets in Los Angeles.   Benefits & Incentives: Improving access to fresh, healthy foods by way of CalFresh EBT, the WIC program and Market Match.  Nutrition Programs: Providing extensive nutrition and culinary education to low-income families, youth, and adults at our farmers’ markets, as well as community partner sites and schools.  eat! Food Distribution: The eat! Program at Food Access LA is our food distribution initiative, supporting both small farmers and communities surrounding our farmers' market locations by aggregating, coordinating, and delivering produce boxes.  About Our Eat! Food Distribution Program  The eat! Program at Food Access LA is our food distribution initiative, supporting both small farmers and communities surrounding our farmers market locations. Through eat!, and in partnership with community organizations and food banks that have direct relationships with families in need, we distribute food boxes filled with fresh, locally grown produce across LA county.  eat! also operates a seasonal CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program for market shoppers interested in receiving weekly produce deliveries.  As part of our continued growth, we are also piloting a wholesale delivery program servi