Food Access LA
Coverage of Food Access LA in the Nexus archive.
- Food Access LA Launches Online EBT Ordering
Food Access LA has launched online EBT ordering for its Farmers’ Market Delivery program, allowing CalFresh recipients in Los Angeles County to purchase seasonal produce boxes from local and regional farms using their benefits. The initiative aims to reduce barriers to accessing fresh food.
- A new program for CalFresh recipients brings the farmers’ market to the front door
A new program by Food Access LA allows CalFresh recipients to receive fresh produce deliveries from farmers markets in the Atwater Village and Crenshaw areas. The program, which accepts Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) payments, aims to improve accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities. It operates within a 20-mile radius and faces challenges amid nationwide changes to nutrition assistance programs.