PROGRAMS
What We Do
Diaspora Groceries Cares works in partnership with Diaspora Groceries LLC to deliver culturally grounded programs rooted in health, healing, and entrepreneurship across the South LA ecosystem.
Together, we:
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Host the annual Local Vendor & Supplier Summit
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Support small vendor pop-ups and activations
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Provide microgrants and one-on-one business support
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Offer wellness education focused on food as medicine and community healing



We don’t just build programs—we build with the people doing the work.
Micro-Grants
Up to $2,500 to support local food entrepreneurs, growers, and kitchen-based vendors.Funds may cover licensing, equipment, packaging, or market fees.
Wellness & Food as Medicine
Up to $2,500 to support local food entrepreneurs, growers, and kitchen-based vendors.Funds may cover licensing, equipment, packaging, or market fees.
Financial Literacy & Wealth Building
Training on budgeting, credit repair, business banking, tax prep, and legacy planning.
Workforce Readiness & Entrepreneurial Skills
Mentorship, public speaking, confidence coaching, and business development. Inpartnership with DG LLC and community advisors.