Turning Front Yards into Farms: South L.A.’s Movement Against Food Insecurity

Crop Swap L.A. is an innovative initiative combatting food apartheid in South L.A. This isn’t just about gardening— it’s a literal grassroots revolution, transforming local homeowner’s front yards into flourishing micro-farms, and challenging the looming issue of food insecurity. Founded by Jamiah Hargins, Crop Swap L.A. sprouted from his personal quest to feed his family with affordable and nutrient-rich food in a neighborhood where access was scarce or non-existent. Despite humble beginnings, it has blossomed into a powerful movement that not only breathes new life into underused resident lawns, but also brings South L.A.’s communities closer to the freshest local produce. Tune in and witness how a seed of an idea is reshaping South L.A. and changing lives, one plot at a time. BUY HOT ONES HOT SAUCE NOW: TRY THE HOT ONES BONELESS CHICKEN BITE CHALLENGE: BUY HOT ONES TRUTH OR DAB: THE GAME: SHOP HOT ONES MERCH: SIGN UP FOR THE HOT ONES MONTHLY HOT SAUCE SUBSCRIPTION: SIGN UP FOR THE FIRST WE FEAST NEWSLETTER: SUBSCRIBE TO FIRST WE FEAST ON YOUTUBE: MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY DONATING TO COMMON THREADS, THE OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER OF HOT ONES: Check out more of First We Feast here: