Our mission is to leverage farmers' markets as a force for building healthy communities.

 

Sprouts of Promise is a vegetable-positive 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

We sponsor certified farmers’ markets and run programs in and around them that: expand food access, fight food waste, and educate in Los Angeles and Orange County.

 Our Programs Include…

 
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Cooking Together!


We bring fresh local vegetables to families in need & teach hands-on (kid-friendly) cooking classes!

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Compost Hub

Build Soil, Not Landfills!

Bring your food scraps to one of our Community Compost Hubs.

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Educational Programs

Farmers’ Market Tours, Farmer-to-Classroom school program, Market Kids Zones, and cooking education.

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 Our Impact…

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Delivered

Over 3,000 pounds of produce to over 100 formerly homeless families at the Westwood Transitional Village through our "Help a Farmer, Help a Family" program.

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Created

Cooking Together, a new program teaching family-friendly cooking classes at the Westwood Transitional Village that help residents make the most of their produce donations.

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Promoted

30+ Local, Family Farms

50+ Small Food Businesses

Our Markets

 Sprouts of Promise does not necessarily endorse every idea expressed in our film of the month.

Film of the Month
Fed Up

This generation of American children is the first generation expected to lead shorter lives than their parents. This documentary dives deep into the American obesity epidemic, the sugar industry, and government subsidies. Please watch with us.

 Follow Us on Instagram!

Have you heard -- August 6-12 is National Farmers' Market Week! This week, we're celebrating the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system 🚜🌱 Stop by a market this week and show our local farmers your support! Every dollar
What's better than fresh fruit in the summer? Fresh fruit from Gutierrez Farms 🌞 @j.andv.gutierrezfarms is a family owned business that doesn't use pesticides or dyes, making it the perfect choice for produce shopping Stop by the next @farmhabitwv
An oroblanco is a hybrid cross between a grapefruit and pummelo, making them the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess! Thanks to California's climate, we get to savor this winter/spring fruit into the summer ✨🌱 Get them before they're gone
Have you met @earthmadegreens yet? If not, allow us to introduce them :) These urban farmers use only natural and organic materials and processes, demonstrating their commitment to quality for their customers They also offer grow kits so you can gr
It's the middle of summer and alliums abound! Dried garlic! Young onions, white and red, some with the greens still on! Shallots! Take your pick and start cooking -- your kitchen will be the envy of the neighborhood 👃🧄 @wehocfm
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