The Healthy Food Kickstarter

Grant-funding for programs that will provide affordable, fresh, healthy food options to Los Angeles County’s most food insecure communities.

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Village Market Place

The Village Market Place Food Hub consists of South LA’s first “Beyond Organic” produce market, The Village Market Place Store, the SoulFul Café, a commercial kitchen, and a developing urban farm.

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Village Market Place

Order online for delivery. Home delivery and curbside pick-up available during COVID-19. Fresh Produce, Bulk-Bin Essentials, CA Bakers’ Pantry, Natural Home & Body Products, Herbs & Spice Blends, and more. 50% Off EBT Produce Purchases.

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CalFresh Assistance

Need Help Buying Food? Get assistance with CalFresh (aka Food Stamps) applications. Receive benefits in as soon as 3 days! Call 213-746-1216 or email calfresh@csuinc.org.

Green Savings Program

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a wide variety of programs that help residents conserve water and energy & SAVE MONEY! CSU’s Green Savings Program will help you identify rebates you’re eligible for, and can help you through the application process. Click Here To Learn More

Garden Gateway Workshops

Garden Gateway is a free hands-on gardening and cooking workshop series where you learn how to grow good food and prepare healthy dishes using produce from your garden!

Events

We have many events and volunteer opportunities throughout the month. If you love to garden, or just help out we have many opportunities for groups and individuals to lend a hand. Do you want to learn how to can veggies? Build a raised bed garden? Or how to prune your fruit trees? Maybe you just want to meet other awesome people and learn how to cook unique dishes. Well then, check out our event calender, we’re always active. Join us