FACES of FOOD FORWARD: Jonathan Zeichner

From the series of profiles for Food Forward.

If you were looking for a source of hope, you’ve found it.

Jonathan Zeichner runs A Place Called Home: where underserved youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts, and well-being. And just one small aspect of this: the fresh produce they receive from Food Forward that is used in meals and cooking classes.

Watch and see how integral this experience is for everyone involved.

Meet Jonathan Zeichner, Executive Director of A Place Called Home. A Place Called Home is located in South Central Los Angeles and provides a safe, nurturing environment with programs in arts, education, and wellness for young people to help them improve their economic conditions and develop healthy, fulfilling, and purposeful lives.