Tag: California FreshWorks Fund

  • Tweet City Heights: First Lady Puts City Heights in National News Again

    By Megan Burks First Lady Celebrates New Northgate Market Locations Several national news publications mentioned City Heights this week because of its newest supermarket, Northgate Gonzales Market. In a tour of Southern California, First Lady Michelle Obama touted the supermarket chain’s efforts to bring fresh groceries to low-income communities deemed food deserts. The company’s store…

  • Tweet City Heights: Gloria Could Be Looking For A New Home

    By Megan Burks California Fund to Help Food Retailers in Low-Income Areas Food justice advocates were abuzz Wednesday with the White House announcement of a California program designed to bring food retailers to food deserts. California FreshWorks Fund is a $200 million loan program assembled by The California Endowment, banks and other partners that will…