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A new program for CalFresh recipients brings the farmers’ market to the front door
By Robert Garrova at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 18, 2026
· 3 min read
A vendor at the Crenshaw Farmers Market (Corleone Ham)A new program that gives Angelenos on food assistance the option to have fresh produce delivered to their homes has launched, serving a roughly 20 mile radius around the Atwater Village and Crenshaw farmers markets.Food Access LA, a non-profit...
Key takeaway Isabel Thottam, with Food Access LA, said she and her colleagues have spent the last three years or so working with the U.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The launch of Food Access LA's Community Supported Agriculture box delivery program has significant implications for Los Angeles residents who rely on food assistance. By delivering fresh produce from the Atwater Village and Crenshaw farmers markets to customers' homes, the program addresses a critical need for seniors, people with disabilities, and others who face barriers in accessing healthy food. This initiative also helps dispel the notion that farmers markets are exclusive to affluent communities, promoting greater inclusivity in the local food system. As LA County faces potential cuts to CalFresh benefits due to new work-requirement rules, programs like this one become even more vital in ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to nutritious food. The success of this program will depend on its ability to scale and reach a wider audience, making it a development worth watching in the coming months.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A vendor at the Crenshaw Farmers Market (Corleone Ham)A new program that gives Angelenos on food assistance the option to have fresh produce delivered to their homes has launched, serving a roughly 20 mile radius around the Atwater Village and Crenshaw farmers markets.Food Access LA, a non-profit...
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