Sow & Share: South LA's Edible Resilience Hub Program.
Welcome to Sow & Share, an innovative program creating a decentralized network of Edible Resilience Hubs throughout South Los Angeles. Based at our Liberty Resilience Center, this initiative goes beyond traditional food assistance by empowering community members with sustainable agriculture skills, culinary training, and micro-entrepreneurship opportunities. Our mission is to transform food insecurity into food sovereignty by creating self-sustaining food ecosystems that nourish both people and community bonds. Join us as we plant the seeds of resilience and harvest a future of food justice for South LA.
# The Problem: Food Insecurity in South LA
30%
Food Insecure
Residents in South LA facing uncertain access to adequate food
1.3M
Food Desert Area
Square feet in South LA classified as food deserts
40%
Higher Prices
Cost premium for fresh produce vs. other LA neighborhoods
South Los Angeles residents face significant barriers to accessing fresh, nutritious food. Limited grocery options force many to rely on convenience stores and fast food, contributing to higher rates of diet-related health issues. Economic challenges compound these problems, with many households struggling to afford quality ingredients even when available. Our community deserves better than temporary solutions. Sow & Share addresses the root causes of hunger by tackling food access, economic inequality, and community fragmentation simultaneously.
# Our Approach: Edible Resilience Hubs

Food Self-Sufficiency
Sustainable urban agriculture
Skill Development
Farming, cooking, preservation training
Economic Opportunity
Micro-entrepreneurship pathways
Community Building
Shared spaces and collaborative work
Unlike traditional food banks that provide temporary relief, Sow & Share builds lasting food sovereignty through our innovative hub model. Each Edible Resilience Hub combines community-run micro-farms, shared kitchen facilities, composting infrastructure, and marketplace opportunities. At the Liberty Resilience Center, we've created a central kitchen that serves as the heart of our operation—a place where rescued food becomes nutritious meals, cooking skills are shared, and value-added products are prepared for community markets. This holistic approach transforms participants from aid recipients into empowered food producers and entrepreneurs.
# Revolutionary Food Credit System

Credit Distribution
Transparent allocation through blockchain technology

Community Contribution
Volunteer work earns additional credits

Market Access
Credits redeemable for produce, kitchen time, or training
Sow & Share utilizes innovative blockchain technology to create a transparent "food credit" system that tracks resource distribution and incentivizes community participation. This groundbreaking approach ensures equitable access while building a sustainable economic model. Participants earn credits through volunteer work, training completion, or by contributing resources to the hub. These credits can then be exchanged for fresh produce, kitchen access, or specialized workshops. The system creates accountability while fostering reciprocity—a revolutionary departure from traditional charity models that often create dependency rather than empowerment.
# Who We Serve
Low-Income Residents
Individuals and families struggling with food costs and access to fresh, nutritious ingredients in South LA neighborhoods.
Marginalized Communities
Priority outreach to formerly incarcerated individuals seeking reintegration, single parents needing flexible opportunities, and seniors facing isolation.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Community members with culinary talents or agricultural interests who lack resources to develop sustainable micro-businesses.
Sow & Share focuses on serving those most affected by food apartheid in South Los Angeles. Our program is designed to be accessible to everyone, with particular attention to communities historically excluded from economic opportunities and fresh food access. By prioritizing those facing the greatest barriers, we ensure our resources reach those who will benefit most. However, our community-centered approach welcomes everyone to participate, recognizing that food sovereignty requires the collective effort and wisdom of the entire neighborhood.
# Program Components
Urban Agriculture Network
Converted vacant lots, rooftop gardens, and backyard farms forming a distributed growing system throughout South LA, producing year-round harvests of culturally appropriate foods.
Liberty Center Teaching Kitchen
State-of-the-art community kitchen facility offering workshops on nutrition, meal preparation, food preservation, and commercial food production in compliance with cottage food laws.
Zero-Waste Infrastructure
Comprehensive composting system turning food waste into soil amendments, with accompanying education on sustainable waste reduction practices for households.
Community Marketplace
Regular markets where participants can sell produce and value-added products, creating economic opportunities while improving local food access.
Each component of Sow & Share is designed to address multiple aspects of food insecurity while building community resilience. Our interconnected approach ensures that resources are maximized and nothing goes to waste—from rescued food to composted scraps that become tomorrow's harvests.
# Measuring Our Impact
Success at Sow & Share means more than just numbers—it's about transformative change in people's relationship with food and community. Our comprehensive evaluation framework tracks quantitative metrics alongside qualitative assessments of community wellbeing and empowerment. We use blockchain data to monitor resource distribution and program participation, ensuring transparency for all stakeholders. Regular community surveys and focus groups provide deeper insights beyond the numbers, helping us continuously improve our approach based on participant feedback and evolving neighborhood needs.
# Join Our Growing Movement
Initial Funding: $1,000,000
Help us establish our Liberty Community Resilience Center, including infrastructure development, training materials, and operational support for our kitchen facilities.
Partnership Opportunities
We welcome collaborations with grocery stores, restaurants, educational institutions, and other organizations that share our vision for food sovereignty in South LA.
Community Involvement
Residents can participate as volunteers, hub coordinators, or skill-sharing instructors, contributing to a self-sustaining community ecosystem.
Sow & Share represents a fundamental shift from treating symptoms to building solutions. By investing in our program, you're not just addressing hunger today—you're helping create a resilient food system that will nourish South LA for generations to come. The seeds we plant together will grow into a thriving network of community-owned food resources, economic opportunities, and strengthened neighborhood bonds. Join us in transforming South LA's food landscape from scarcity to abundance, one garden and kitchen at a time.