Southland Farmers Market Association Grant



Organization - Southland Farmers Market Association
Grant Amount - $150,000
Foundation - California Endowment
Grant Purpose - Certified Farmers' Market Project: To reduce the occurrence rate of obesity and diabetes in low-income communities by improving eating environments through the establishment of certified farmers' markets on select school campuses in underserved communities in Los Angeles County.


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