Mercado Pacoima is a free food-sharing program that brings families together through the exchange of homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs. By connecting neighbors across Pacoima and surrounding communities, Mercado creates space for food swapping, relationship-building, and collective care.
We kicked off our first Mercado of the year in May, supporting 150 families with over 3,100 pounds of produce—more than 2,400 pounds of which came directly from local backyards in Mission Hills, Sun Valley, Pacoima, Panorama City, and Sylmar. In June, we broke records with our largest collection yet: 4,024 pounds in total, including harvests from six neighborhoods, generous donations, and nearly 1,000 pounds of compost.
Thank you to everyone who continues to grow, give, and nourish our community through Mercado Pacoima!
Mercado Pacoima – A Community Driven Free Fresh Produce Exchange
All ages are welcome to participate, donate produce, and attend the free event! Due to capacity please register prior to attending Mercado Pacoima.
