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Our 7 working groups focus on
specific issues and partner with
over 115 organizations
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Our network of food system
stakeholders build relationships
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EVENTS

03.31.12
Good Food Day

SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, March 31, volunteers throughout Los Angeles will be working together in support of good food. Please join us! Volunteer opportunities will include planting gardens, harvesting urban crops, mapping neighborhood food establishments, educating the public about healthy food options, and more. Stay tuned...more details will be posted soon.
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FOOD NEWS

02.01.12
Michelle Obama promotes healthy eating at Inglewood store site

http://www.latimes.com/
First Lady Michelle Obama visited the site of a future grocery store in Inglewood on Wednesday and spoke about the importance of bringing fresh food to disadvantaged communities.
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01.19.12
Villaraigosa Appoints First U.S. Mayors Food Policy Task Force

http://www.npr.org/
At the 80th Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced the creation of the first Food Policy Task Force of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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DAY TO DAY STEPS

Check out our top 10 tips here!

Get involved with the Good Food movement in your community. Volunteer at an organization that supports good food issues, join (or create) a community garden, join an advocacy campaign, ask neighborhood stores to carry local or sustainable produce, or encourage your favorite restaurant to offer more healthy menu options or source some of its ingredients from local or urban farms.
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