The First New Christian Fellowship Church has been a partner of the Food Bank for over 25 years, serving the South LA community
A food desert is defined as a geographical region where one-third of the population lacks access to affordable, and nutritious food. The South Los Angeles Area where the First New Christian Fellowship Church stands is in the heart of it all.
The closest grocery store to the Church is almost two miles out. For someone without transportation means, or that may have a disability, having access to fresh fruits and vegetables may not be an option. However, access to greasy and fatty fast foods is just around the corner.
The First New Christian Fellowship Church has been a partner agency of the LA Regional Food Bank for over 25 years. And since it became a partner agency, it started asking for more fresh fruits and vegetables that …