Our hearts go out to each member of the Altadena and Pacific Palisades community who has lost their beloved homes, businesses, places of worship, education centers, workplaces, food outlets and so much more. This devastation will be felt for many years to come, and we are here to support the community of Los Angeles in efforts to keep our food system equitable for all, especially during the challenging times ahead of us.
The Los Angeles Food Policy Council is a collective impact organization uniting nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and local institutions to ensure food is accessible, affordable, fair, and sustainable for all. Through collaboration, we catalyze change and provide resources to strengthen our community, especially in times of crisis.
In response to the fires, we have supported the coordination efforts through our Food Recovery Alliance, connecting nearly 40 organizations receiving major food donations with those in need, including chefs preparing meals for affected communities. Our team has also created a comprehensive list of resources to support recovery efforts for community members in urban agriculture and food retail listed below.
Urban Agriculture Resources:
Our Cultivating Farmers team compiled a resource specifically designed to help urban growers and farmers recover from fire damage. This includes guidance on soil health, rebuilding infrastructure, and accessing financial support.
You can access the resource here: Urban Ag Recovery Resources
Food Business Resources:
Our Healthy Markets LA team compiled this resource list which includes free business consulting, worker support, technology support, available grants/funds to apply to, and more for any food businesses and retailers that have been affected by the fires.
You can access the resource here: LA Fires: Food Business and Retailer Resources
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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.