Santa Ana Food Justice Santa Ana Building Healthy

Santa Ana Food Justice Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities Nancy Alcala-Volunteer Co-Coordinator

Food Insecurity In Santa Ana, it is most felt by low income, immigrant people of color. It results in poor health, is related to struggling economy & other social determinants, and could strongly be transformed through cultural cohesion, leadership development, policy advocacy and community ownership.

About Us We are a collaborative of adults, youth and community based organizations that shares strengths and resources and advocates for systems change policies. The SABHC Food Justice is a group of adults, youth, and community based organizations seeking to establish Santa Ana’s first community owned and operated micro farm where healthy food is produced, is accessible to the community, and where everyone benefits economically and culturally.

A Larger Network

Unequal Distribution of Resources Structural Racism Broken Political Systems Lack of People Power and Resources Adults Unemployment Access and Affordability of Healthy Food Housing and Displacement Youth Disconnection from their community and family

Proactive Solutions • • Micro Farms Housing Living Wages Worker Coops Land Distribution Civic Engagement Leadership and Skills Development Equity for All Campaign Right to Remain Right to Reclaim Right to Thrive

The Wellness District Resolution The Wellness District combines policy, land use, and programming initiatives into a comprehensive strategy to create a downtown Santa Ana where all people can reap the benefits of growth and development.

How We Did It Built a Coalition of Adults, Youth Residents, Community Organizations, Businesses and Allies • • City Council Meetings General Meetings Educational Forums Leadership and Skills Development • • Rides Translation Childcare Food Consideration of Work Schedules Cooperation Decision making in general assembly (representative of all members)

Where we are…

www. sa-bhc. org