Folks at a school in South LA pick up free produce supplied by Food Forward. The Issue In this year’s homeless count, it was estimated that there are just about 59,000 homeless people in L.A. County this year. This number…
Here in Southern California, Food Forward is lucky to be one of many organizations that are working towards a better food system. Given that 1 in 9 residents in LA County is food insecure, and with many areas in Southern…
2018 was a big year for Food Forward and a big year in the world of food equity and food waste. The conversation around food waste continues to evolve, and new initiatives were introduced by local and even national governments.…
10.9.18 – The familiar trope of a college student eating ramen while pulling an all-nighter reveals a troubling truth – around 40% of students cannot afford enough healthy food. These students often have to make difficult decisions, like whether to pay for tuition or groceries. …
8.21.18 — Join us in getting involved with the conversation about food deserts, the implications of using the term, and possible solutions to limited food access in communities from a personal to policy level. What is a Food Desert?…
“…the suffering inherent in hunger is preventable and unnecessary in a society well supplied, oversupplied with food.” – Janet Poppendieck, Sweet Charity In this post, we’ll break down hunger in the United States today from a policy & practical perspective,…
3.6.17 – Angelenos looking for places to get, grow, and buy food can find them in this amazing new resource from Food Oasis Los Angeles. Sam Royall, our amazing student intern from Occidental, showcases this digital food systems project. Where to…
What is a “Food Desert” anyway? Dive in with us to learn how accessibility, affordability, and information about fruits and vegetables contribute to health and wellness. You’ll learn about food deserts in Los Angeles – what they are, where they are, and…
12.5.16 – While celebrating what we’re thankful for, we recognize that far too many people do not have access to the same resources, privileges, and basic human necessities. One of the things we are most thankful for is the opportunity…
10.24.16 – Today is Food Day 2016! We wanted to celebrate by recapping a huge policy victory for food justice in Los Angeles: the introduction of CalFresh EBT (food stamps) to all LA City Farmers Markets. This piece was written…