Community

Building Together

Diaspora Groceries Cares is built for and with the South LA community. We support local vendors, promote wellness, and create spaces for connection, healing, and growth.

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Success Stories

Short narratives from participants and grantees on how support has impacted their work and lives.

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Vendor Spotlights

Photos and quotes from local chefs, growers, and creatives featured in our network.

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Healthy Living Tips and Recipes

Community-contributed recipes and tips rooted in cultural traditions and wellness practices.

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Community Voices Blog and Vlog

Short interviews, reflections, and guest contributions from youth, elders, and partners.

Chef D

First-Time Grant Coaching Recipient

I came for the vendor opportunity and left with a mentor, a network, and a plan. They saw something in me when I barely did.

Aeriq McNayre

Herbalist/ Fitness Instructor & Workshop Participant

People kept calling what we do a ‘side hustle’—but this program helped me see it as a business. And now I do too.

Apryl Sims

Founder of Apryl’s Life in a Bottle, Business Builder Pitch Winner

I never imagined my juices would be on shelves, but Diaspora Groceries believed in me and funded the coaching I needed to grow.

Dr. Shica