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Although this year is different than others, @echoparkfm still celebrated Día de los Muertos by building a beautiful altar, and our markets were overflowing with cempazuchitl flowers. Read on to learn about the dedication of this year's altar, and swipe to see our vendor Daniel with cempazuchitl flowers from Patty & Myriad at @atwatervillagefm. "Este altar fue hecho en honor y recuerdo de los más de 7,000 Angelenos que perdieron sus vidas este año debido a COVID-19. Especialm...ente queremos honrar a los trabajadores de servicios de alimentos, y todos los que se aseguran de que tengamos comida en nuestras mesas. Tal vez una de las realidades más devastadoras durante esta época de COVID-19, es que tantas personas pasaron sus últimos minutos en aislamiento sin el consuelo de sus seres queridos. Con este altar, damos la bienvenida a aquellos que hemos perdido para que se unan a nosotros y celebran sus vidas. This altar was made in honor and remembrance of the more than 7,000 Angelenos who lost their lives so far this year due to COVID-19. We especially want to honor the essential workers who we have lost: the farmers, the food service workers, and everyone who ensures we have food on our tables. Perhaps one of the most devastating realities during this time of COVID-19, is that so many people spent their last minutes in isoloation without the consolation of their loved ones. With this altar, we welcome back those who we have lost to join us and celebrate their lives."

Thank you @amarakitchen for supporting our food relief efforts by donating proceeds from your super tasty Vegan Ice Cream! Your donation supports family farms who are impacted by pandemic-related restaurant and market closures, and you also saved over 140 lbs of produce from going to waste! We are so grateful to our community of supporters who have helped us coordinate farm box distributions over the past 6 months If you would like to contribute, please check out our donations page in our linktree! Message us for questions or details about this program. #foodaccess #supportfarmers #farmersmarkets

Are you interested in volunteering at a food distribution event or helping at a local farmers’ market? Check out the link in our bio to learn how you can volunteer with us! SEE-LA is an organization committed to building sustainable food systems and equitable food access We currently operate 5 farmers’ markets in LA, and for the past 6 months, we have been providing produce for farm-box distributions to support food access in South LA during the pandemic. Learn more a...bout us on our website (link in bio) or through the farmers’ markets we operate: @atwatervillagefm @centralavefm @crenshawfm @echoparkfm @thehfm See more

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been awarded the @CalFreshHealthyLiving grant from @lapublichealth. Through this new partnership, we will work together to strive for food justice. During these times of COVID uncertainty, availability of healthy, affordable food and maintaining good health cannot be added to the list of worries. Follow us to learn more about events in our community and the journey of our partnership. . . . #CalFreshHealthyLiving ... #ChooseCalFresh See more

SEE-LA’s mission is to build sustainable food systems that benefit low-income residents of Los Angeles while also supporting local family farms Throughout the pandemic, our food relief efforts have provided families with healthy produce sourced from farms whose sales are impacted by restaurant and market closures. You can support us by donating to our food relief fund! A donation of $35 provides enough food to feed a family for a week. Please check out the link to our ...donation page in our linktree, or message us for details. #FoodAccess #SupportFarmers #FreshFood #FarmersMarkets See more

#Repost from one of our amazing vendors @kenstopnotchproduceWe are so grateful to all of our vendors who are working hard to keep us fed and healthy during the pandemic. Tag your favorite farmers’ markets! We know ours are: @atwatervillagefm ... @centralavefm @crenshawfm @echoparkfm @thehfm We are happy to be here comment below your favorite market!! Tag your friends! See more

#Repost @hiphopchurchla with @make_repost Food giveaway held at @mountmoriahla this Saturday 10/3/2020. Thank you @cmpricecd9 @wattshealthcare @mountmoriahla @communitybuildinc @solaimpact @lafc @voicesnc @seelaorg , South La Forward and We Three Care Plus for providing for the community. Contact info on the flyer. Please share.

Check out these awesome dishes at @honeyhi and @amarakitchen that help us raise funds to support food access in South LA during the pandemic.Every $35 raised provides a weeks' worth of food for a family, and all the produce is sourced from our family farms! Details below Try a Vegan Ice Creamfrom @Amarakitchen and 100% of sales are donated to SEE-LA! Available until October 5th in chocolate and matcha flavors OR you can head over to @honeyhi to try their seasonal Community Bowl! The bowl uses ingredients from our local farmersand SEE-LA receives $1 for each bowl sold. #FoodAccess #EatLocal #FarmersMarket #Healthy

Thank you @sustain_la for supporting our food relief efforts to provide families with healthy produce sourced from local farmers. You've helped us feed 93 families and save 1.16 tons of produce from going to waste! Your donation also supports family farms whose sales are impacted by pandemic-related restaurant and market closures. Interested in supporting our food access mission? Check out our donations page in our linktree. $35 feeds a family for a week! DM us if you have any questions #foodaccess #supportfarmers #sustainability #farmersmarkets

We’d like to take a moment to shout out @caraelisetaylor and @_jesykawhite who documented the #SeasonedAccelerator Year 1 Cohort! Our portrait photographer, @caraelisetaylorr is a Los Angeles based writer, photographer, and digital content coordinator whose focus is on community events and portraits. As you can tell, she really captured the essence of each of our entrepreneurs telling a story with each shot! Our food photographer, @_jesykawhite is a nurse, photograp...her, and foodie based in LA. Surely some of her shots have left you as hungry as they have us! We highly recommend them for your photog needs #seasonedaccelerator

WIC’s annual Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program gives families an extra $28 to spend on fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets. Spend your FMNP at @echoparkfm, and we will match you for up to $20! That means you can get TWICE as many fresh fruits and vegetables, all while supporting local farmers! Please see Information Booth for details. This promotion ends on 11/20/2020. El Programa de Nutrición en Mercados Agrícolas (FMNP por sus siglas en inglés) le ...da a las familias de WIC $28 adicionales para gastar en frutas y verduras en los mercados agrícolas participantes. Es más, si usted gasta sus cheques de FMNP en frutas y verduras en el MercadoAgrícola de Echo Park, ¡y le damos hasta $20 extra! Puede obtener el DOBLE de frutas y verduras frescas, ¡mientras apoya a los granjeros locales! Visite el puesto de información para aprender más. Esta promoción se acaba el 20 de Noviembre. #farmersmarket #foodaccess #echoparkfm #wic See more

@Walrus_hedgehog is a uniquely crafted catering company that started in their local farmer's market and grew with their community. Everything is made from scratch and ingredients are sourced from their fellow market vendors. The creativity and care they put into each dish are present in the quality as they invite others into their family through each meal. They've been serving market favorites at @thehfm since 2016 and customers just love them. Currently, they have an online pantry and catering model with hopes to get back into the markets soon. Stay tuned on their return or check out their catering menu and consider having their delicacies at your next family gathering! Photos by @caraelisetaylorr

The @solafoodcoop team is made up of trailblazers looking to provide healthy food options in a community that has very few. They plan to soon open a full-service, community-owned grocery store that will shift the environment and culture of their South LA neighborhood. @solafoodcoop has been educating market shoppers on the cooperative model and selling future co-op products at our @crenshawfm since 2016!SoLA Food Co-op will change how their community relates to nourishing good food - the potential health and economic empowerment will have everlasting effects! It's been a thrill having them a part of year 1 of the #SeasonedAccelerator. Check out more of their story and consider becoming a founding owner-member of this community gem!

@shucksoystercompany is a family-owned oyster bar catering service that launched in 2012 by husband and wife team, Jennifer and Ali Benhawi. United in their commitment to support the environment, community, and to promote marine conservation, they started Shucks to serve some of the freshest oysters available for events throughout Los Angeles. "Oysters are one of nature’s true delicacies. They're rich in vitamins and minerals and farming them improves the water quality of ...oceans and estuary habitats" Before COVID related market shifts, you could find them at @thehfm & @atwatervillagefm though currently, they're focused on doing Catering Delivery and Direct to Consumer Deliver with a food truck set to hit the road early 2021!! Shucks Oyster Company is proud to serve oysters everywhere in LA, from local neighborhood farmers markets to exclusive A-lister events! We're excited to have them in this year's #SeasonedAccelerator cohort! photos by @caraelisetaylorr & @_jesykawhite

Three magical creatures from SEE-LA in our first #farmbox collaboration with @sjli_healthequity to distribute farm fresh produce at Warren Lane Elementary School. A garden protector, a pollinator, and a whimsical creature to lift our spirits. #Foodjustice not only feels good but looks good too! ... #freshcafruitsandveggies4all