tagged w/ life in the food desert
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South L.A. is a “food desert,” with few supermarkets and a lot of land in between them. This video is the true-to-life tale of an epic journey, two hours–by bus, chronicling the extraordinary efforts of Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC) student Lae Schmidt to obtain the quality and variety of fruits and vegetables she desires. Not content with conditions as they are, Lae sits down with her local Councilwoman to discuss what can be done to improve healthy food access in their community.
"Meet Me at 3rd and Fairfax" was done in conjunction with "Where Do I Get My 5?" five distinct stories about the challenges of healthy food access in South L.A. Student-written, shot and acted, these videos are more than simple documentaries, they are part of an integrated project that resulted in direct community impact and benefits. The project resulted in the makeover of a local corner store and an on-going partnership with the local City Council office. Students became highly visible youth leaders for HEAC, presenting their work at L.A. City Hall, the L.A. Planning Commission, and local universities. South L.A. is a “food desert,” with few supermarkets and a lot of land in... more
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