Sweetgreen Supports LA Farmers Markets at Risk of Shutdown

December 19, 2024 Sweetgreen

With Sweetgreen’s support, Food Access LA can cover operating costs through 2025, supporting small-scale agriculture and food and beverage entrepreneurs while improving food security in underserved neighborhoods.

USDA Farmers Market Opens for 27th Market Season

The USDA Farmers Market also promotes the consumption of healthy fresh produce and other vegetable products through its unique educational program, VegU. The education program uses short educational sessions and live recipe demonstrations to show how to incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables into meals. The Farmers Market welcomes participants of USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and accepts SNAP/EBT payments.