Organization: COMMUNITY SERVICES UNLIMITED INC
Mission: TO CREATE JUSTICE-DRIVEN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.
Activities: VILLAGE MARKET PLACE (VMP) IS A MISSION-DRIVEN BUSINESS LOCATED IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES THAT SELLS AND DISTRIBUTES FRESH, ORGANIC PRODUCE, HERBS AND FOOD PRODUCTS CULTIVATED FROM COMMUNITY MINI-FARMS AND PURCHASED FROM LOCAL FARMERS. THE VMP BUSINESS GENERATES REVENUE THROUGH PRODUCE BAG SUBSCRIPTIONS AND SEPARATE FOOD PRODUCT SALES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
FROM THE GROUND UP IS AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM THAT OFFERS AT-RISK YOUTH TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN FARMING, GARDENING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
GARDEN GATEWAY WORKSHOP IS NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND ADJUSTS BY TEACHING GARDENING AND HEALTHY COOKING SKILLS THAT INCREASE THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS AND CONSUME MORE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.CALFRESH IS OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH CALFRESH APPLICANTS THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, ENROLLMENT CLINICS, WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT.
NTEE category: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Secondary category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building