In 2007 CSU created the Village Market Place (VMP) social enterprise to complement our education and training programs, and meet the growing demand for good (affordable, beyond organic, culturally appropriate, exploitation-free) food in South Central Los Angeles. The VMP grew from hosting weekly produce stands and providing produce bag subscriptions, to offering catering services, producing a signature line of value added products, to operating the Village Market Place Food Hub on the ground floor of the Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center! The VMP aims to increase access to healthy, affordable, high quality local foods, create local jobs, and expand support for regional small farmers and other local small business owners.
The Village Market Place Food Hub consists of The Village Market Place Store, the SoulFul Café, a food distribution & commercial space, and an urban farm.
EBT WELCOME! EBT SHOPPERS RECEIVE A 75% DISCOUNT ON PRODUCE EVERYDAY!
Subscribe To The Weekly Produce Bag Program
The Village Market Place Store & The SoulFul Café
The Village Market Place store offers seasonal “beyond organic” produce, organic pantry items, a wide variety of vegan options, and natural body and home products. The VMP offers a 75% discount on all produce purchased using EBT. The Soulful Café offers delicious coffee, tea, herbal and fruit-based drinks, smoothies, juices and kombucha along with healthy sandwiches, salads, rice bowls and more. Follow the Village Market Place on Instagram to see all of our happenings and special discounts!
Weekly Produce Bag Program
Each week subscribers receive a bag filled with seasonal fruits, vegetables & herbs sourced from CSU’s urban mini-farm and local farmers. Subscribers can pay with EBT and receive a 50% discount on their subscription. Three varieties of subscriptions are available: Original (a mix of seasonal fruits/veggies/herbs), Diabetic Friendly (caters to a diabetic friendly diet) and Snack (includes no cook fruits/veggies easy to eat on the go). Subscriptions come in 2 sizes and 2 price points two sizes for each bag. In addition, you can add-on items like eggs, honey, VMP made jams, spices, and organic pantry items. Review the VMP FAQ to learn more: VMP Produce Bag Program – FAQ’s. Subscribe Today.
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