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

California
Joined July 2011
We're excited to share our new report, The California FreshWorks’ Social and Economic Impacts 2018-2020! bit.ly/cafreshworksimpact @pacificcommunityventure, @CommunityVisionCA, @CalEndow, @Genesis L.A., @RCAC, @CapitalImpactPartners, @nonprofitfinancefund, @ClearinghouseCDFI
#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: bit.ly/3oeoMMK #CommunityFoods #FoodAccess
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: bit.ly/38jex4e #FoodBusiness #SmallBusiness #CommunityDevelopment
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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 communityvisionca.org/suppor…
#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. bit.ly/3hN0Xtd
#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: bit.ly/3s8Qywn #FoodSystems #FoodAccess
#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
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
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The California Grants Portal provides information on all the state-administered grant and loan opportunities. This great resource is from the @CAStateLibrary. Visit grants.ca.gov to search and sort grants by criteria. #FindYourCAGovGrant #CAGrantsPortal
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Congratulations to @suprmarktla on your purchase! This is a huge step in bringing affordable, delicious foods your community. Give them a follow to support their work and receive updates on their progress. loom.ly/ChWzwaI
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