CalFresh recipients throughout Los Angeles County can now use online Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments to buy farm-fresh produce through Food Access LA’s delivery program, according to official announcements issued by the nonprofit. The initiative integrates online EBT purchasing directly into the organization’s Farmers’ Market Delivery subscription service, which aggregates fresh food from five to seven local farms across Southern California.
Expanding Local Food Access and Delivery Logistics
The framework handles logistics and home distribution to help working families, seniors, college students, and individuals with disabilities. According to program organizers, these groups often face mobility or schedule challenges that make visiting physical markets difficult. By bringing the farmers’ market access directly to shoppers’ doorsteps, the program allows residents to order fresh food from home while supporting small-scale agricultural producers who grow in California.
This distribution model also strengthens the local economy, according to program details, by keeping food dollars spent within Southern California. Food Access LA manages the delivery details so that local farmers can maintain their focus on growing quality produce.
Did You Know? The Farmers’ Market Delivery subscription service aggregates produce from five to seven local farms for each home delivery.
Modernizing Infrastructure for Southern California Shoppers
“Healthy food is not a luxury. Families deserve both access to high-quality produce, as well as meaningful choices about what they put on their plates,” said Executive Director Jennifer Grissom in a statement. Grissom noted that online EBT purchasing modernizes the existing food-access infrastructure while connecting more households with fresh, locally grown food.
“Families can now order fresh produce from home while supporting small, local farmers who grow in California,” added Isabel Thottam, director of the eat! Food Distribution Program. Thottam emphasized that the initiative bridges the gap between local growers and household kitchens.
How Eligible Households Can Enroll Online
The nonprofit is accepting enrollments immediately via its website for the Farmers’ Market Delivery program. Community members and eligible households can browse subscription options and set up recurring deliveries online.
If you receive CalFresh benefits, you can sign up for the delivery program by visiting foodaccessla.org. Program coordinators advise participants to ensure their EBT account is active and to prepare their delivery address details when creating an account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to use online EBT payments for this delivery program?
CalFresh recipients throughout Los Angeles County can use online EBT payments to purchase produce through the program.
How many farms contribute produce to the subscription service?
The Farmers’ Market Delivery subscription service aggregates produce from five to seven local farms.
How can eligible participants sign up for the deliveries?
Eligible households can sign up by visiting foodaccessla.org to browse subscription options, set up recurring deliveries, and input their delivery details.
How might expanded digital EBT access change shopping habits for families across Southern California?