Last Friday the Los Angeles City Council made it easier for Los Angeles residents of all income levels to purchase produce at farmers markets.
In a unanimous vote, the council instructed the city attorney to write an ordinance requiring all 57 farmers markets within the city limits to accept CalFresh Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, formerly known as food stamps.
The measure, introduced by Councilman José Huizar in partnership with the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, the Los Angeles Community Action Network and Hunger Action LA, is a huge victory for activists fighting for citywide access to healthy, fresh food.
In a statement, Huizar called the vote “a small action that will have a huge impact for individuals and families citywide.”
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