Sweetgreen Supports LA Farmers Markets at Risk of Shutdown
Sweetgreen has announced its support for Food Access LA, ensuring the continuation of eight Los Angeles farmers markets that were at risk of closure. The company's backing will cover operating costs through 2025, benefiting over 10,000 weekly visitors across locations including Atwater Village, Central Ave, Compton College, Crenshaw, Echo Park, Hollywood, LA River, and Watts Willowbrook.
The partnership enables farmers to earn up to four times more than through traditional grocery channels while providing communities with access to fresh produce. Food Access LA, operating for over 30 years, distributes more than 100,000 pounds of food annually through its markets and food equity programs, serving historically underserved areas of Los Angeles.
Sweetgreen ha annunciato il suo supporto per Food Access LA, garantendo la continuazione di otto mercati contadini a Los Angeles che erano a rischio chiusura. Il sostegno dell'azienda coprirà i costi operativi fino al 2025, beneficiando oltre 10.000 visitatori settimanali in luoghi come Atwater Village, Central Ave, Compton College, Crenshaw, Echo Park, Hollywood, LA River e Watts Willowbrook.
La partnership consente agli agricoltori di guadagnare fino a quattro volte di più rispetto ai canali di vendita al dettaglio tradizionali, offrendo alle comunità accesso a prodotti freschi. Food Access LA, attiva da oltre 30 anni, distribuisce più di 100.000 libbre di cibo ogni anno attraverso i suoi mercati e i programmi di equità alimentare, servendo aree storicamente svantaggiate di Los Angeles.
Sweetgreen ha anunciado su apoyo a Food Access LA, asegurando la continuidad de ocho mercados de agricultores en Los Ángeles que estaban en riesgo de cierre. El respaldo de la empresa cubrirá los costos operativos hasta 2025, beneficiando a más de 10,000 visitantes semanales en ubicaciones como Atwater Village, Central Ave, Compton College, Crenshaw, Echo Park, Hollywood, LA River y Watts Willowbrook.
La asociación permite a los agricultores ganar hasta cuatro veces más que a través de los canales de venta de comestibles tradicionales, al tiempo que proporciona a las comunidades acceso a productos frescos. Food Access LA, que opera desde hace más de 30 años, distribuye más de 100,000 libras de comida anualmente a través de sus mercados y programas de equidad alimentaria, atendiendo áreas históricamente desatendidas de Los Ángeles.
Sweetgreen은 Food Access LA에 대한 지원을 발표하며, 폐쇄 위험에 처한 로스앤젤레스의 여덟 개 농산물 시장의 지속성을 보장합니다. 회사의 지원은 2025년까지 운영 비용을 충당하여, Atwater Village, Central Ave, Compton College, Crenshaw, Echo Park, Hollywood, LA River, Watts Willowbrook 등 여러 지역에서 매주 10,000명 이상의 방문객에게 혜택을 주게 됩니다.
이번 파트너십은 농부들이 전통적인 식료품 채널을 통해 얻는 수익보다 최대 4배 더 많은 수익을 올릴 수 있게 하며, 지역 사회에 신선한 농산물에 대한 접근을 제공합니다. 30년 넘게 운영된 Food Access LA는 시장과 식품 공정 프로그램을 통해 매년 100,000파운드 이상의 음식을 배급하며 역사적으로 소외된 로스앤젤레스 지역을 지원합니다.
Sweetgreen a annoncé son soutien à Food Access LA, garantissant la continuité de huit marchés fermiers à Los Angeles qui étaient menacés de fermeture. Le soutien de l'entreprise couvrira les coûts d'exploitation jusqu'en 2025, bénéficiant à plus de 10 000 visiteurs hebdomadaires dans des lieux tels qu'Atwater Village, Central Ave, Compton College, Crenshaw, Echo Park, Hollywood, LA River et Watts Willowbrook.
Le partenariat permet aux agriculteurs de gagner jusqu'à quatre fois plus qu'avec les canaux de vente traditionnels tout en offrant aux communautés un accès à des produits frais. Food Access LA, qui opère depuis plus de 30 ans, distribue chaque année plus de 100 000 livres de nourriture grâce à ses marchés et programmes d'équité alimentaire, au service de zones historiquement mal desservies de Los Angeles.
Sweetgreen hat seine Unterstützung für Food Access LA angekündigt und sichergestellt, dass acht Bauernmärkte in Los Angeles, die von einer Schließung bedroht waren, weiterhin bestehen bleiben. Die Unterstützung des Unternehmens wird die Betriebskosten bis 2025 decken und über 10.000 wöchentliche Besucher an Standorten wie Atwater Village, Central Ave, Compton College, Crenshaw, Echo Park, Hollywood, LA River und Watts Willowbrook zugutekommen.
Die Partnerschaft ermöglicht es Landwirten, bis zu viermal mehr zu verdienen als über traditionelle Lebensmittelverkäufe und bietet den Gemeinschaften Zugang zu frischen Produkten. Food Access LA, das seit über 30 Jahren tätig ist, verteilt jährlich mehr als 100.000 Pfund Lebensmittel über seine Märkte und Programme zur Lebensmittelgerechtigkeit und bedient historisch benachteiligte Gebiete in Los Angeles.
- Partnership ensures operational continuity of eight farmers markets through 2025
- Markets serve over 10,000 weekly visitors, indicating strong community presence
- Strengthens local supply chain relationships, supporting Sweetgreen's core business model
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Insights
This community initiative by Sweetgreen, while admirable from a social responsibility perspective, has minimal direct financial impact on the company's bottom line or stock performance. The investment to keep 8 LA farmers markets operational through 2025 represents a strategic move to reinforce brand values and strengthen local supplier relationships, but the scale is relatively small compared to Sweetgreen's overall operations.
The partnership with Food Access LA aligns with Sweetgreen's origin story and supply chain strategy, potentially helping secure local produce sources and maintain quality control. However, supporting 10,000 weekly market visitors across LA is unlikely to significantly impact Sweetgreen's market share or revenue streams. While this initiative may generate positive PR and strengthen community goodwill, it's more of a long-term brand building exercise than a material financial catalyst.
Sweetgreen is proud to help keep eight LA farmers markets open, supporting Food Access LA and their shared goal of connecting communities to local food directly from farmers
Sweetgreen is proud to help keep eight LA farmers markets open, supporting Food Access LA and their shared goal of connecting communities to local food directly from farmers. (Photo: Business Wire)
With Sweetgreen’s support, Food Access LA can cover operating costs through 2025, supporting small-scale agriculture and food and beverage entrepreneurs while improving food security in underserved neighborhoods. Located at
“We’re thrilled to keep our farmers markets up and running in 2025 with Sweetgreen’s support,” said Jennifer Grissom, Executive Director of Food Access LA. “Farmers markets are more than a place to buy fresh produce; they also make it possible for farmers to earn up to four times more than they would through traditional grocery settings and offer community space for holistic wellness. With Sweetgreen’s support, we’re proud to continue providing access to fresh food for our community.”
Sweetgreen has long championed small growers by investing in and scaling regional farms. In Sweetgreen’s early days, co-founders Jonathan Neman, Nicolas Jammet, and Nathaniel Ru were regular visitors at the Dupont Circle Farmers Market in
Today, Sweetgreen continues to prioritize working with local and regional suppliers, including early partners from the Dupont Circle Farmers Market. One partnership dates back fifteen years, when Sweetgreen and Firefly Farms teamed up to bring goat cheese to its restaurants. As Sweetgreen expanded across the country, it continued to cultivate strong relationships with local growers, ensuring its restaurants supported regional growers like Firefly Farms.
“Farmers markets have always been central to the Sweetgreen story, and for many communities, they’re the primary source of fresh food,” said Nicolas Jammet, Sweetgreen Co-founder and Chief Concept Officer. “We’re proud to work with Food Access LA to help keep these markets thriving and ensure they continue serving local communities in the year ahead.”
Food Access LA shares Sweetgreen’s mission to connect more people to real food by providing access to fresh, local food through farmers markets, nutrition education, and ongoing support for small food growers and businesses. Food Access LA has been a leading operator of eight farmers markets and four food equity programs in
About Sweetgreen:
Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Sweetgreen sources the best quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they trust to cook food from scratch that is both delicious and nourishing. They plant roots in each community by building a transparent supply chain, investing in local farmers and growers, and enhancing the total experience with innovative technology. Since opening its first 560-square-foot location in 2007, Sweetgreen has scaled to over 240 locations across
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