Food Distribution Program
To address food insecurity and enhance the social determinants of health for our community members, our organization initiated the Healthy Futures Program. Regardless of weather conditions, the YWCA Harbor Area conducts a year-round farmers’ market-style food distribution three times weekly at three locations in San Pedro and Wilmington, California. Healthy Futures supplies fresh produce, meats, dairy products, and non-perishable items to individuals in local communities with limited access to nutritious food. The food is sourced through partnerships with food recovery agencies, food banks, local vendors, and farmers.
Our food distribution initiative ensures that families facing adversity receive high-quality food and nutritional support. Furthermore, data collected from program attendance at our three locations indicates that Healthy Futures now serves over 800 individuals monthly, demonstrating the critical importance of our services.
All the food that is not distributed is put into our compost bins to undergo the process of making it into fertilizer we use for our gardens. The sense of empowerment and dignity derived from having healthy and nutritious food is the first step in building relationships with our participants and promoting community health. We encourage engagement in advanced services that will be built out such as cooking classes, personal farming, and composting to build self-sufficiency and promote environmental sustainability.
We are always looking for volunteers, accepting donations, and wanting to promote our service. For any questions please contact info@ywcaharbor.org
In their Own Words
Yes, we’ve been able to survive and move forward as a family.
There’s a lot of need— these programs help families survive.
I’d be forced to find another job, despite my medical conditions, to cover grocery expenses