We reside, work, and cultivate food
on unceded Indigenous homelands.
We acknowledge and honor the descendants of the Tongva, Kizh, and Gabrieleño peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles Basin and the Southern Channel Islands). We pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
As part of a greater foodshed, we would also like to pay respect to and honor the Chumash, Tataviam, Serrano, Kitanemuk, ʔíviĨuqaletem, Acjachemen, Payómkawichum, and any other tribal group possibly not mentioned. As a Food Policy Council for Los Angeles we recognize this land acknowledgment is limited and engagement is an ongoing process of learning and accountability. To learn more about these First Nations, visit here.
Food Systems Dashboard
(2020)
Fresh Ideas for CalFresh (2022)
Fresh ideas for CalFresh details reasons why Angelenos who qualify for public assistance don't apply. Locally known as CalFresh, this public food assistance program is federally known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program; formerly Food Stamps). The report uncovers challenges faced by food insecure Angelenos; provides community-informed solutions for government officials to improve access.
10 Year Anniversary Report
(2020)
Although the year 2020 was incredibly difficult, the LAFPC Team continued to work alongside our communities in this Good Food Movement to ensure food is healthy, sustainable, affordable, and fair. Despite the challenges we faced, there were also some silver linings and we are excited to present them to you in our 2020 Annual Report. In it, you will find stories and details of the work of LAFPC, not only of the past year but of the past 10 years. We celebrate our organization’s milestone anniversary and look back at the accomplishments.
Good Food For All Agenda
(2017)
Pulitzer-prize winning food journalist Jonathan Gold wrote in the original Good Food for All Agenda that, “Los Angeles is the best place to eat in the world right now.” We contend that Los Angeles is also the best place to be an advocate for Good Food, where the web of connection, creativity and commitment among thousands immersed in this movement is stronger than ever before. Once perhaps seen as a “niche” issue, ‘Good Food’ is now leading critical public conversations on equity, the economy and health.
Good Food For All Agenda
(2010)
Los Angeles is a world city, with a feast of food riches. It sits within a region that has amazing potential for growing and consuming fresh and healthy food with its mild Mediterranean climate, remarkable natural resources, wealth, varied geography, and diverse, creative, and enterprising population. It is possible for Los Angeles to become a leader in “Good Food”: food that is healthy, affordable, fair, and sustainable.
Rooted Horizons Report (2023)
This report, developed by Larta Institute and the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, was prepared under a grant from the California Community Foundation (CCF). It examines the innovations, barriers, and promising opportunities in advancing urban agriculture in the county. It builds on the work of the Los Angeles County Food Equity Roundtable.
Fresh Ideas for CalFresh (2022)
Fresh ideas for CalFresh details reasons why Angelenos who qualify for public assistance don't apply. Locally known as CalFresh, this public food assistance program is federally known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program; formerly Food Stamps). The report uncovers challenges faced by food insecure Angelenos; provides community-informed solutions for government officials to improve access.
