Community Solidarity Meetings

Sharing knowledge and resources with neighbors

Northeast LA Mercadito (or “Little Market”) is a market-style food distribution where families can receive free, fresh produce. LA Más first launched in September 2020, in partnership with community organizations Food Forward, Elysian Valley Community Garden, LA Compost and other local partners. As of May 2022, Mercadito is fully led and operated by local residents. A group of 9 residents make up the Mercadito leadership team and are supported by 40+ regular volunteers. LA Más continues to provide advisory support to sustain the program.

An offshoot of the Northeast LA Community Response, the Mercadito began as a way to reduce barriers to food access while creating new initiatives with our neighbors. It evolved into a weekly resource for neighbors – alleviating food insecurity, while serving as a place of community building and learning. Residents from different neighborhoods across Northeast LA gather, while learning about urban gardens, compost and food waste. Guests from the community and local organizations also visit to share resources with residents.

Learn more about the initiative’s beginnings in our 2020 Mercadito Report.

Join Us

Our Community Solidarity Meetings take place every last Tuesday of the month at a local venue in Northeast LA. For exact dates, times and locations, visit our Northeast LA Events Calendar.

Get Involved

If you have questions about our gatherings or want to get involved, please contact Melissa at melissa[at]mas.la.