Pompea Smith Good Cooking / Buena Cocina Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Education Classes

Since 1991, Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA) has been devoted to increasing food access and enriching the health and overall quality of life for Los Angeles residents. In 2002, SEE-LA launched the Pompea Smith Good Cooking/ Buena Cocina Nutrition Education Program in service to low-income individuals in communities with a high prevalence of adult and child obesity to encourage healthy eating and physical activity.

Current Class Availability

The Pompea Smith Good Cooking/ Buena Cocina Nutrition Education Program provides its ongoing nutrition education classes every Thursday at the Central Avenue Farmers’ Market, and every Wednesday at the MLK Campus Farmers’ Market.

Central Ave Farmers’ Market Classes are every Thursday
4301 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Español: 11am-12pm

MLK Campus Farmers’ Market Classes are every Wednesday
1670 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Español: 9-10am
English: 10:30-11:30am

Classes are always free! Participant referrals to these locations are welcome at all times and we are more than happy to accommodate community & parent groups at these locations with advanced notice. We are also able to provide our classes, food demonstrations or host a table at events to a limited number of organizations per year. Please call for additional information and availability.

Class Description

Our classes are provided in a 4-6-class series format offered in Spanish or English. During each class we provide 45 minutes of nutrition education + a 15 minute food demonstration and tasting. 30-45 minute food demonstration are another way we enjoy showcasing recipes and educating about nutrition.

We pride ourselves in using as much local, fresh produce in our recipes as possible! For more check out our video below!