CAFreshWorks

A partnership loan fund created to increase access to healthy food in communities; spur economic development; and inspire innovation in healthy food retailing.

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

We're excited to share our new report, The California FreshWorks’ Social and Economic Impacts 2018-2020! https://t.co/pJ2Eai8pqE

@pacificcommunityventure, @CommunityVisionCA, @CalEndow, @Genesis L.A., @RCAC, @CapitalImpactPartners, @nonprofitfinancefund, @ClearinghouseCDFI

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

Congrats to @blvdmrkt on your grand opening tomorrow!

Learn more about the food and drink offerings at #BLVDMRKT in this great article: https://t.co/zPaXUirqFm

[blvdmrkt @blvdmrkt]

✨2020 Glow Up✨

[First Nations @FNDI303]

First Nations is committed to nourishing Native foods and health. In line with this work, we’re honored to present at the New Mexico Grown Institute to strengthen the New Mexico Grown movement and mobilize the power of community. Register here. https://t.co/PwajTARkDv

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

The DEEP Grocery Coop's online store is now open!

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

The DEEP Grocery Co-op @coop_east was started to bring fresh and healthy food to deep East Oakland, a designated “food desert.” But the store, which launches online this week, is open to all. @Rickytherodas with the details.

https://t.co/ySq6dLXxnc

[CA Coalition for Community Investment @CACDFI]

Shout out to @SenatorUmberg for championing #CDFIWeek! Thank you for your commitment to the industry and how it supports communities through
#affordablehousing #SmallBusinesses
#HealthEquity and #economicjustice !

[Fair Finance Fund @FairFinanceFund]

Explore projects at the forefront of #social and #environmental change next Wednesday, March 10 at 12:00 pm EST. Esperanza Pallana from California FreshWorks and Daniel Moss from the AgroEcology Fund joins us to share their work.

Register today: https://t.co/2apecgsZH5

[Next City @NextCityOrg]

Firebrand Artisan Breads has become a "perpetual purpose trust" — meaning it's bound to work toward upholding principles, not profit.

https://t.co/eYuyovduTr

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

#TheFoodFutureisHere Ep. 6 is live! In this episode Anthony of
@Kitchentabladvs & Veva of @Cultiva La Salud share their stories of how they have helped cultivate & sustain a resilient regional food ecosystem. Listen here: https://t.co/xnqy29Mg0X
#CommunityFoods #FoodAccess

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

A new market is opening up in South Los Angeles! As part of the FreshWorks' network, we're excited to see that #SÜPRMARKT will be open early this year. Congratulations on getting to this stage in the journey!

https://t.co/vhY8aXYYl4

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

The #FoodFutureisHere, Episode 5 is live! In this episode Rani of @uptimacoop & Daniel of @AngelCityAdv explore some successful approaches to weathering the unpredictable economic climate. Listen here: https://t.co/H4fckH5FZo
#FoodBusiness #SmallBusiness #CommunityDevelopment

[CommunityVisionCA @CommVisionCA]

#TheFoodFutureisHere Ep. 4 is live! In this episode Isabella of @CAGOBiz & Esperanza of @CommVisionCA & @CAfreshworks discuss practical steps to investing in equitable food systems. Isabella was recently named Head of the @SBAgov. Listen here: https://t.co/yXbiHoLZ34

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

In this week's #FoodFutureisHere episode, the conversation focuses on community-centered business strategies that cultivate health in people and in the local economy. This episode is in Spanish. #LaJackaMobile #TheHotSpotKitchen #CentralValley #Fresno
https://t.co/XWvozuTUYI

[CommunityVisionCA @CommVisionCA]

In this week's #FoodFutureisHere episode, the conversation focuses on community-centered business strategies that cultivate health in people and in the local economy. This episode is in Spanish. #LaJackaMobile #TheHotSpotKitchen #CentralValley #Fresno
https://t.co/BIz3A3OM8I

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

#TheFoodFutureisHere Ep. 3 is live! In this episode Miriam, of #LaJackaMobile, & Nydia, Consultant, share how they’re working together to expand La Jacka’s #Mexicanvegan food options across #CA #CentralValley. This episode is in Spanish. https://t.co/hoDnVtRV0a

[CommunityVisionCA @CommVisionCA]

#TheFoodFutureisHere Ep. 2 is live! In this episode Neil, of Minnow, and Andrea, of @MandelaGrocery, discuss why #coops co-owned by people of color are important to building community wealth and health. Listen here: https://t.co/FW1uKyCov8
#FoodAccess #LandAccess #FoodJustice

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

#TheFoodFutureisHere Ep. 1 is live! In this episode Esperanza from @CommVisionCA & @CaFreshWorks & Mariela from @MandelaPartners, discuss equity criteria for #lending, community partnerships & defining impact. Listen here: https://t.co/0XkLJCb1E4
#FoodSystems #FoodAccess

[CommunityVisionCA @CommVisionCA]

Ep. 1 is live! #TheFoodFutureisHere
@CommunityVisionCA's 6-part podcast series is a powerful take on how the @CALFreshWorks community is changing the food system in #CA . Listen here: https://t.co/pxcRgc2jTO
@MandelaPartners

#FreshWorks #Healthyfood #Foodaccess #Communityfoods

[CommunityVisionCA @CommVisionCA]

#FOODFUTUREISHERE PODCAST LAUNCHES JANUARY 11th! In an upcoming episode we discuss community ownership of the #foodsystem. This is an excerpt of Neil Thapar from @TheSELC. #foodcoop #cooperatives #communityownership #healthyfood #localfood #foodlaws #communityfoods #foodjustice

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

#FoodFutureisHere Podcast launches 1/2021! We had the opportunity to interview Miriam Martinez, who was born in Nayarit, Mexico & is the founder of Jack-Nay Import and Distribution and #LaJackaMobile. #jackfruit #mexicanvegan #foodjustice #communitydevelopment #centralvalley

[CAFreshWorks @CaFreshWorks]

COMING 1/2021: The #FOODFUTUREISHERE PODCAST! We interview Genoveva Islas, who was born in #Fresno, #CA & grew up in small rural communities of the #SanJoaquinValley. Genoveva is the Founder & Director of @CultivaLaSalud. #foodsystems #healthequity #publichealth #foodjustice