Friday, February 20, 2009

Food Desert to Food Oasis

Food Desert to Food Oasis - A Symposium to Revitalize South Los Angeles through Grocery Store and Business Development

April 8 & 9, 2009

The California Endowment, Centers for Healthy Communities
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles CA 90012


Day 1: 8:30am - 5pm
Day 2: 8:30am - 2pm

Join advocates, retailers, labor, and consumers in this summit to revitalize South Los Angeles through grocery store and business development. Participants will hear success stories in community redevelopment and growth from around the country; learn about community involvement; hear retailers' perspective s and their creative solutions; and debate the perceptions and realities of South Los Angeles. The second day will conclude with a discussion of two case studies, solutions to the food desert and a networking lunch.

Sponsored By: Community Health Councils,PolicyLink, Local Initiatives Support Corporation

For more information, visit our website at: www.chc-inc.org or contact Mia Boykin at 323-295-9372 ext. 216

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