eat! ONLINE ORDERING

eat! : THE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR FARMERS

eat! is a digital platform that connects customers to the farmers’ market, and aims to address barriers to access faced by community members who are unable to attend farmers’ markets due to limited transportation options, mobility restrictions, or conflicting personal and work commitments during market hours. The eat! platform can be accessed by computer, tablet, or phone at orderoneat.org, or by downloading the app from the Apple or Google Play store.

“eat! gives farmers and small food vendors both autonomy and community in the digital space that leverages the physical infrastructure of the farmers market to meet people where they’re at, scaling food access for communities across Los Angeles and creating new economic opportunities for family farmers and local food entrepreneurs.” says Food Access LA Director of Operations, Elizabeth Bowman.

Shoppers have the option to order goods from multiple participating farmers and food vendors for curbside pick up at the market or delivery to their home or workplace. This new farmers market online ordering system is available for use at most Food Access LA-run Farmers Markets, including Hollywood, Atwater Village, LA River, Crenshaw, and Compton College.

The platform offers pre-order options for a wide range of vendors offering many varieties of regionally grown produce, everyday staples like sourdough bread, eggs, and dips, and ready-to-eat meals and snacks.

Customers can also find highly sought-after vendors, such as Tutti Frutti Farms, JG Berries, Sunrise Organics, Ari's Gourmet Foods, and Tomorrow Bagels, who often have lengthy market queues or sell out early. Food Access LA is currently testing EBT payments as a check-out option for pick-up orders and hopes to eventually be accepted as a SNAP online retailer.

This project is supported by grant funding from the USDA’s Farmers’ Market Promotion Program and the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. The eat! platform can be accessed by computer, tablet, or phone at orderoneat.org, or by downloading the app from the Apple or Google Play store.

eat! COORDINATORS

  • ISABEL THOTTAM

    PROGRAM MANAGER, eat! DIGITAL PLATFORM

  • JAZ PERSING

    PROGRAM COORDINATOR, eat! DIGITAL PLATFORM

  • “I've learned to make more nutritious foods and found out that it actually tastes good.”

    Central Avenue Farmers Market Participant

  • “I learned to cook healthier and to be better. [The classes] help me to be better physically and to share recipes with my son.”

    Central Avenue Farmers Market Participant

  • “I've made many changes in my daily life because of what I’ve learned thanks to the wonderful staff who motivate me to live healthier [...] progress like never before and many of my friends have even made comments about my “Healthier” appearance.”

    Raphael Santillan, Central Avenue Farmers’ Market

  • "The program was amazing; I learned that eating healthy is a lifestyle I should make. I am thankful for everything. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.”

    Cindy Ortiz, Parent Center

  • “Nutrition classes helped me to make right choices in regards to shopping more veggies and fruits than meats and dairy products.

    Narina Kazarian, Parent Center

  • “There was a reason I kept coming back week after week. I want to thank you for teaching me how to read the labels because now when I go to the store I know how to tell what’s good for me and what isn’t."

    Darryl Turner, MLK Campus Farmers Market

  • "I never liked green beans or red peppers [but after learning about stir fry] I had to convert! It’s helpful to have different things to cook that are not only healthy but also very good. I’m very happy that I was introduced to something new by coming to your class.”

    Andres Lara, MLK Campus Farmers Market