It is hard to believe it has
been over three years since the devastating destruction of the South Central
Farm. While the 14 acres, once considered the largest urban farm in the country,
still sits undeveloped, the South Central Farmers continue to move forward with
their commitment to gain the land back for the community, as well as, provide
quality organic produce to all communities
During these tough economic
times, the importance of making organic produce accessible to all people, while
at the same time supporting our local small farmers is vital. It is a
challenging task and the road ahead is a long one. However, we are grateful to
be a part of this journey for change, and invite you to join us.
Check out some of the highlights
from this past year:
~ “The Garden,” directed and produced by Scott Kennedy, was
nominated for an Academy Award. This documentary shares the story of the South
Central Farmers’ struggle from 2003 to 2006.http://www.thegardenmovie.com
~ Members of the
South Central Farmers shared the mission of "Good Food for All" across the
country by attending and speaking at several film festivals which were showing
"The Garden."
~ The South
Central Farmers received the 2009 Hunger
Fighter Award from the California Hunger Action Coalition at the annual
Hunger Action Day in Sacramento, CA. http://hungeraction.net
~ The South Central Farmers’ Cooperative’s (SCFC) Community
Supported Agriculture (CSA) project grew from 50 weekly boxes to 250 weekly
boxes, serving over 1,000 people throughout Los Angeles.
We went from seven drop off locations to 25 around Southern California. For more
information or to sign up:www.scfcoop.southcentralfarmers.com
~ The South Central Farmers'
Health and Education Fund received a major donation from Supreme Master
Television.
~ After stopping the potential construction of a distribution
warehouse for clothing manufacturer Forever 21 on the South Central Farm site in
2008, the South Central Farmers’ Support Committee joined with the Never Forever
21 Boycott coalition to protest the company’s unjust practices.http://www.wix.com/boycottf21/warehouse
~ Over 150 volunteers, school youth and community members visited
the farm in Bakersfield, learning all about the importance
of organic farming, economic development and green space in urban communities.
~ The SCFC grew and distributed 300,000 pounds of quality organic
vegetables and fruit throughout Los Angeles
County, with at least 50% of the produce going to underserved
communities.
~ We had great opportunity to
work with several community partners:
* Participated in the
W.O.R.K.S Festival of Earth Cultures in the Highland Park neighborhood of
Los Angeles. www.worksusa.org
* Worked with local
Promotoras (health educators) to distribute produce in South Central Los
Angeles.
* Joined with
Proyecto Jardin and their Seeds of Tomorrow Project, in the Boyle Heights
neighborhood of Los Angeles, to begin envisioning new ways of making organic
produce accessible to all people as well as host a CSA drop off location at the
community garden.
To ensure continuity of the
already existing programs, as well as, move forward in our work towards
environmental sustainability and a better quality of life for our communities,
we ask you to think about how you can support this ongoing work.
Also, consider partnering with
the South Central Farmers’ Cooperative in the following ways:
*Financially support the following goals for 2010 (this is
not tax deductible):
-Upgrade old and dilapidated transportation
fleet.
-Conversion of transportation fleet into
bio-diesel.
*Join the Community Supported Agriculture Program
*Volunteer
Again, thank you to everyone for
your continuous support over the years. Through your commitment to this work our
roots our deepened and healthy growth can occur. Please feel free to contact us
with any questions or for more information.
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