EWDD Service Program Success Stories

Amy Tran, owner of Yue Wa Market, was the first Chinatown-based participant in the Healthy Markets LA (HMLA) program run by the LA Food Policy Council. Tran, who has never had formal business training, shared that running a grocery store has been a learning experience primarily shaped by trial and error. The HMLA program has provided a unique opportunity for her to gain in-language knowledge, resources, and a supportive network as she explores strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of her 17-year-old store.

Yue Wa Market was recognized as a Good Food Champion by Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez at the Los Angeles Food Policy Council's annual Food Day event last October. With the program's assistance, Yue Wa Market continues to grow and become a leader in providing healthy food access to the Chinatown community.

Healthy Markets LA partners with neighborhood markets and corner store owners to increase access to healthy food and provide support with business development. Their work focuses on low-income communities where redlining and disinvestment have resulted in limited access to fresh, whole foods and produce. Store owners receive training, guidance, and upgrades to their stores, transforming them into beacons of healthy, affordable food. As a result, communities have more options for living a healthy life.


The City of Los Angeles offers a variety of services, programs and benefits to all of our residents. BusinessSource Centers offer resources to microenterprises, small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs that help revitalize our economy and strengthen our local communities. WorkSource Centers support both job seekers and local businesses by offering free job training, resume and placement services, as well as staffing and HR support for employers. YouthSource Centers provide our teens and young adults assistance with completing high school and getting into college, finding a career path and skills training, and mentoring with all around support. Whatever you need, EWDD is here to help you achieve your goals.