Broken Bread Season 1 Episode 2 S1 E2: Access

S1 E2: Access

In episode two of Broken Bread, host and chef Roy Choi explores the issue of access to healthy and affordable food in Los Angeles and how it affects communities.

Choi starts off by visiting a community garden in South LA where he talks to local residents who have taken matters into their own hands by growing their own fruits and vegetables. He also speaks with some of the volunteers who help maintain the garden and provide produce to the surrounding community.

Next, Choi visits a food bank that provides groceries to families in need. He learns how the food bank operates and meets some of the staff who work there. He also talks to a family who relies on the food bank to feed their children and learns about the challenges they face in accessing healthy food.

Choi also visits a small grocery store in a low-income neighborhood and speaks with the owner about the difficulties of providing fresh produce in areas where it's not easily accessible. He finds out how the owner is working to overcome these challenges and provide healthier options for his customers.

The episode also highlights the work of organizations and individuals who are working to address the issue of food insecurity in Los Angeles. Choi meets with a local chef who has started a program to provide healthy meals to homeless individuals, and with an individual who is advocating for more farmers markets in underserved communities.

Throughout the episode, Choi emphasizes the importance of taking action to ensure that everyone has access to healthy and affordable food. He also emphasizes the need to support local food businesses and community efforts to improve access to fresh produce.

In the end, Choi leaves viewers with a message of hope, urging them to get involved in their communities and to support efforts to improve access to healthy food.