How to: Secure Better Food Access

6 Rose Avenue,Los Angeles CA 90291

31 March, 2022

Description

Join community stakeholders in discussing the current state of food access in marginalized communities (Vaccine or Neg test required) Join Imperfect Foods and Hollywood Food Coalition for an evening of learning about food justice and how local LA organizations are helping provide better food access to the community. Come away with a better understanding of what Food Apartheid means, and learn about what you can do to help. Refreshments provided! Sample Imperfect Foods produce and other waste-fighting snacks while you settle in to learn more about food justice! Panelists: Charles Southward | IGH GardensMelina Cruz Bautista | Veggie Mijas Monique | Compostable LAIndy | @indyofficinalisModerator: Krys Grant-Ray, Hollywood Food Coalition *** COVID SAFETY MEASURES: For the health and safety of our LA community and our team members, Imperfect Foods will be observing all local COVID regulations, and has instituted the following additional measures: Proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID test 72 hours prior, will be required for all guests attending events at The Rose Room. Temperature checks will also be conducted upon entry. The Rose Room will be at 20% capacity to allow for social distancing throughout the space. Masks will be required at all times, except while actively eating or drinking. Panelists will be permitted to remove their masks during their session. The space will be sanitized between each event and sanitization stations will be placed throughout the venue. Onsite team members will be COVID tested daily.*** Help Imperfect Foods save 1,000 pounds of food from going to waste in LA in just a week! We’re partnering with our favorite local eateries to create limited-edition menu items made with Imperfect ingredients. Each dish fights food waste and helps build a better food system. Food Waste Week will support the crucial work that Hollywood Food Coalition is doing to provide the community with food and support. During Food Waste Week, Imperfect Foods will be donating $5 for every dish sold + all event proceeds.