The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 22, approved a motion seeking to expand a food program to the Harbor region and South Los Angeles to address the lack of access in so-called “food deserts.”
The HNMN program began in 2016. It provides store owners with training and guidance as well as upgrades to their stores, aiming to transform neighborhood markets into places with healthy and affordable food. “These markets are providing critical access for residents in these areas to healthier food options and increasing the economic vitality of their communities,” the motion reads. “By expanding the existing program into underserved areas of Council District 15, the HNMN program can enhance food options in these communities and build toward a healthier future for all Angelenos.”