Distribution
Once food is grown or processed by the Ghettostead, the distribution method can vary based on organizational goals such as whether the the intention is to donate, generate profit or break even. Some of the distribution options favor keeping food in the community whereas others are less discriminative to the location of consumers.
Subscription/ Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
A CSA is a direct relationship between a producer and consumer without going through wholesaling and retailing. It may be difficult to source enough produce to fulfill a CSA subscription with just one home garden, but a network of gardens could provide enough volume to sustain a membership base. Boxes of produce that has been grown on this network of gardens would then be delivered usually on a weekly basis. Or the Ghettostead can serve as a pick-up location for its own or an existing CSA service such as Farm Fresh To You
Case StudyBackyard-based CSA
Since 2010, two entrepreneurs in Salt Lake City Utah have used a collection of backyard gardens, totaling 1 acre, to provide inventory for local CSA. As of 2012 they had over 120 members who either pick up or have delivered at a cost of $375-750 per 22-25 week growing season. (Cost varies depending on half vs. full share; delivery vs. pick-up; addition of value-add products such as soup and juice) RegulationsThe Zoning Code is silent about CSA pick-up events. Since no exchange of federal currency and no produce growth are necessary components of a CSA pick-up location, this could be a permissible use. Food grown on-site may be able to be distributed at the CSA pick-up event as long as no money changes hands during the event.
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Tactical Options
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Market + Farmstand
The Ghettostead can apply to have a table at the nearby Crenshaw Baldwin Hills Farmers Market (currently operating on Saturdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Sears parking lot). This would provide an outlet for both grown or crafted foods as well as providing another source of fresh food in the community.
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Farm Stand (On-Site Sales)Instead of being a part of an existing farmers’ market, it may soon be possible to sell food right from the Ghettostead. This could possibly create foot-traffic and activity amongst neighbors in the area who come to buy fresh food, adding life to the local streets. As of November, 2013 the city is taking steps to legalize street vending.
Off-Site Sales
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Events
The Ghettostead could serve as a space for community members to gather for events to share ideas, goods, and skills, while also building community. Consider these food-related events:
Community DinnersThis is a way of gathering people in the neighborhood for either weekly, bi-weekly or monthly dinners to talk about inspiring topics. It provides a space to share food, ideas, conversations, stories, and passions. It is a way to create connectivity within the neighborhood, which eventually leads to sustainable life. Community dinners can take different forms but the common factor is sharing food amongst friends.
Harvest PartyWith the perks of living in Southern California and being able to grow food all year round, a harvest party can be put together at the beginning of every harvesting period. It is a good way to gather people in the community who will help pick and use the season’s bounty.
RegulationsA community dinner or a harvest party is typically a private event among invited patrons. The permissibility of these events depend, in part, on whether patrons must pay in order to participate. If these events were free, then no specific land-use regulation would apply to them. If the event were used to exchange monies, then the event would be considered a commercial use. Then the applicable land-use regulation would depend on the kind of commercial use is being conducted at the event. A typical commercial use for an event like a community dinner would be to charge for the each meal served, such as in a pop-up restaurant. A pop-up restaurant would still be considered a restaurant and would not be permitted in any R zone except for RAS3 and RAS4 mixed-use zones.
Tactical Options
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Food Swaps/Seed Swaps
A food swap is an event where cooks, bakers, and gardeners can come together to share their homemade or home grown foods, while developing new friendships. These events provide a diversity of homemade foods while getting to know community members. Seed swaps serve similar functions as a food swap. But instead of swapping food, people exchange seeds for growing plants in their gardens.
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Regulations
A food swap is an event where cooks, bakers, and gardeners can come together to share their homemade or home grown foods, while developing new friendships. These events provide a diversity of homemade foods while getting to know community members. Seed swaps serve similar functions as a food swap. But instead of swapping food, people exchange seeds for growing plants in their gardens.
Tactical Options
- Facilitate a Food Swap or Seed Swap at the Ghettostead site in order to encourage the use of the Ghettostead as a neighborhood meeting place, and pair this activity with a relevant class, community dinner, or another event.