Edible SF: Real Food for All

I wrote an article for the most recent issue of Edible San Francisco called "Real Food for All."  It looks at usage of public assistance moneys at farmers markets and starts to talk about whether it's feasible for San Francisco's poor to shop at farmers markets.  I'm glad to have had the opportunity to write this article, as farmers market access for all populations is a critical question.

It's worth it to find a (free) hard copy, as the layout of the new issue is great, and you can also see Catherine's great article about the Alembic.

Comments

[Jennifer]

I can't wait to read your article, Jen. I just subscribed to ESF last week. There have been a number of articles in the papers over the past weeks that have had me wrestling with similar issues--more so than normal. My church is starting an organic vegetable garden to supply our food pantry with fresh produce and we helped start a farmers' market in an underserved community but there is so much that needs to be done to marry food justice issues with local, organic, sustainable agriculture. There are some good things going on but the issue doesn't get the press it should. Kudos to you for shining a good light on the subject.

[sam]

I read your article a couple of weeks ago and meant to tell you how much I enjoyed it!

[Expat Chef]

Great article. I am struck by the cooking as a lost art comments. Seems like there are so many cookbooks and food tv for a certain class and above.

I stick by my thoughts that there should be a food stamp "CSA" where participants go and prepare the meals freezer-ready or prepped for the week of heat-n-eat like a SuperSupper thing. They, above all people, need that service and convenience in addition to better food.