MISSION

Our food system is responsible, in large part, for climate change - from the fossil fuels used in the processing, packaging and transport, to deforestation and destructive agricultural practices, to food waste, factory farming, soil erosion, and the perpetuation of nutrient-deplete, GMO-laden mono-crops that fuel disease.

Though food is a major problem, it can also be an excellent solution. We must, we can, and we will drive change across the board to a just system that supports both the health of the planet and the health of its people.

We meet the last Thursday of the month. Please join us by emailing laclimatereality@gmail.com!

LEADERSHIP

Jen Ho

Jen Ho (she/her) is a Soil Advocate and UC California Naturalist, dedicated to cultivating balanced systems that support the health of the planet and of communities. Her goal in the Food Committee is to collaborate with Angelenos to nourish change in areas ranging from healthy food access/security to food waste reduction. Her background is in marketing, having served over ten years leading lifecycle marketing campaigns at a wide range of multinational businesses and startups across SoCal. Jen is also a member of the Pasadena-Foothills Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby. She enjoys cooking, hiking, and plans to nurture a small urban food forest within the next few years.

Resources

For Restaurants: 7 reasons to add plant-based options to your menu PDF