Los Angeles Food Policy Council

The Los Angeles Food Policy Council fosters innovation by cultivating a diverse network of change-makers across our entire food system, from farm to fork and beyond. As a collective impact organization, we advance policy and systemic change, supporting a wide array of food equity organizations throughout Los Angeles. Listen in to this fun but impact driven conversation with Latina Leaders in Food Equity and hear about the perspective of food businesses. Featuring jocelyn ramirez from Todo Verde, our Executive Director, Alba M. Velasquez , and Erika Crenshaw from El Sereno Green Grocers. https://lnkd.in/gW6JcmMV

"We understand that climate impacts on the region’s natural biodiversity may decrease access to traditional foods in native populations. We have seen in our region and beyond and certainly in the central valley that extreme climate events can put agricultural workers at risk and affect food access by impacting food related services, equipment and goods delivery.” -Ali Frazzini from the LA County Chief Sustainability Office. Thank you to everyone who joined our second LA Foodscapes event! Here is the full recap of our LA Foodscapes: Our Future Food Ecosystems and Climate. We're looking forward to convening everyone again in September to continue very critical conversations around food equity. If you're interested in sponsoring our next event(s) please send a DM or email [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/g9Q5vHnR

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"Alba Velasquez, [Executive Director of Los Angeles Food Policy Council] emphasizes that Los Angeles is a vibrant hub of innovation and opportunity. She points out that many effective solutions for local issues already exist; the key is to empower the right communities to participate in these solutions. Velasquez argues that there is no “one-size-fits-all” method. She stresses the importance for impact investors to provide support and resources to community residents who are actively driving these solutions. By doing so, they can help scale change and foster a more comprehensive and sustainable food system." Check out this thorough recap on a great discussion during last month's Mission Investors Exchange conference. Ideating on innovation and deeper impact with: Sam Polk, CFA, from Everytable Noramay Cadena, from Supply Chain Capital Prophet Walker, from Treehouse moderated by Clare Fox, from Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) "Instead of addressing individual challenges separately, a systems-wide perspective is necessary to acknowledge the connections between food and critical factors such as social, racial, and gender equity, health outcomes, environmental degradation, and climate change."

"Alba Velasquez, [Executive Director of Los Angeles Food Policy Council] emphasizes that Los Angeles is a vibrant hub of innovation and opportunity. She points out that many effective solutions for local issues already exist; the key is to empower the right communities to participate in these solutions. Velasquez argues that there is no “one-size-fits-all” method. She stresses the importance for impact investors to provide support and resources to community residents who are actively driving these solutions. By doing so, they can help scale change and foster a more comprehensive and sustainable food system." Check out this thorough recap on a great discussion during last month's Mission Investors Exchange conference. Ideating on innovation and deeper impact with: Sam Polk, CFA, from Everytable Noramay Cadena, from Supply Chain Capital Prophet Walker, from Treehouse moderated by Clare Fox, from Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) "Instead of addressing individual challenges separately, a systems-wide perspective is necessary to acknowledge the connections between food and critical factors such as social, racial, and gender equity, health outcomes, environmental degradation, and climate change."

We are hiring for a full-time Program Associate to join our Healthy Retail team! The ideal candidate is passionate about food justice and healthy food retail and entrepreneurship. LAFPC offers competitive compensation based on thorough analyses and strives to build a workplace culture where our team members thrive. For more information and to apply, click on the link below! 🌱🍓 https://lnkd.in/g2XUHPP

Our new Cultivating Farmers program is in need of a part-time Program Coordiantor. Join our team at the Los Angeles Food Policy Council (LAFPC) as our new Program Coordinator for our Cultivating Farmers Program! 🌱 The Cultivating Farmers program’s work with regional farmers and ranchers places an emphasis on public events and individual engagement. As such, the Program Coordinator is a key member and contributor to the team through their attention to detail and expertise in coordinating pre and post event logistics and clerical tasks. Learn more and apply using the link below! Full job description: https://lnkd.in/g2XUHPP

Congratulations to our partners, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on this expansion!

Food is often a second thought in discussions about solutions to homelessness, economic development, and mental health. Yet, it is the crucial connection that should be at the forefront of all these conversations. A connected and just food system contributes to a high quality of life for everyone, from small business owners and local growers to community members. How can we promote a food system that moves beyond the negative outcomes of capitalism and fosters resilience and equity for all? Thank you, Mission Investors Exchange for giving us the space to share how this work is being approached in Los Angeles across our network of organizations and businesses doing this work.

We are 1 day away from our next LA Foodscapes event, Our Future Food Ecosystem and Climate! Explore how to create a resilient food system that supports healthy communities and ecosystems in the face of our changing climate. Join us for a panel discussion on actionable strategies for disrupting our current industrial agriculture systems in pursuit of climate justice through regenerative foodways that build climate resilience and community food sovereignty. Our Speakers: Ali Frazzini Jamiah Hargins Arohi Sharma Matt Teutimez Arianna Bozzolo Our Sponsors: Cedars-Sinai Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) See you there! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gu_FUTiP