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Mission:
Baba's Vegan Cafe is passionate about supporting Living Advantage. As a restaurant that serves the South Los Angeles community with quality and healthy food. We deeply appreciate LA, Inc’s commitment to addressing food inequities and education. Baba's Vegan Cafe has always been dedicated to providing our community with nutritious plant-based meals. We directly provide a solution to food insecurity by offering healthy, affordable and accessible food to the community at large. In turn we are committed to raising the level of health consciousness. We firmly believe that access to healthy food should not be a privilege but a basic human right. The LA Food Equity Fund is a vital initiative that aims to address the disparities in food access of our African American and Latino/Hispanic community and promote healthier lifestyles. We are confident that LA, Inc expertise and dedication will make a significant impact in achieving these goals. Their focus on education aligns perfectly with our own values, as we believe that knowledge about nutrition empowers individuals to make informed choices about their health and wellness. We are excited about the potential outcomes of this collaboration and the positive impact it will have on the lives of individuals and families in LA County. We are confident that this partnership will contribute significantly to creating a healthier and more equitable food system. Thank you for considering our support for LA, Inc. We are excited about the potential of this collaboration and the positive changes it will bring to South Los Angeles. Why Vegan Cafe? |
Culinary Artivist: Baba Wo'se Kofi
Wo'se Kofi (Afi-Shabaka) is a culinary artivist, Los Angeles native and community activist with a passion for inspiring others to aspire to healthier living. Born vegetarian, he turned vegan after high school has lived the daily vegan dilemma of living in a healthy food desert. A place where the only options for the average income person were fast foods restaurants and junk foods.
10 Plus Years Experience In the kitchen:
-Ten Years vending in Leimert Park
-Mr. Wisdoms health food store (Sous Chef)
-Stuff I Eat (Sous Chef)
-Sticky Candy Factory (Candy Maker)
Overcoming life's obstacles growing up in the inner city, he continues to play a role in his community. Wo’se Kofi has been instrumental in the conceptual development and establishment of the Leimert Park Art Walk, a community-driven monthly event featuring local artists and their artwork, allowing local (and non-local) community members to connect around art, music and cooperative economics.
Wo’se believes the first step to uplifting the community is through the enhancement of our diet. His mission is to enlighten people on nurturing a vegan lifestyle, "One mouth at a time".
Mother of His First 2
Natural Mystic Mama, Yogi, Gossian Activist, with roots from the Bay Area, Lauren “Anu” Wolley Ross is a vegan blagazine author and certified Hatha, RYT200 (Green Tree Yoga & Meditation, South LA) and Kemetic Yoga instructor KYT200 (Yoga Skills, Jamaica), with a social work background in community services and rehabilitation.
10 Plus Years Experience In the kitchen:
-Ten Years vending in Leimert Park
-Mr. Wisdoms health food store (Sous Chef)
-Stuff I Eat (Sous Chef)
-Sticky Candy Factory (Candy Maker)
Overcoming life's obstacles growing up in the inner city, he continues to play a role in his community. Wo’se Kofi has been instrumental in the conceptual development and establishment of the Leimert Park Art Walk, a community-driven monthly event featuring local artists and their artwork, allowing local (and non-local) community members to connect around art, music and cooperative economics.
Wo’se believes the first step to uplifting the community is through the enhancement of our diet. His mission is to enlighten people on nurturing a vegan lifestyle, "One mouth at a time".
Mother of His First 2
Natural Mystic Mama, Yogi, Gossian Activist, with roots from the Bay Area, Lauren “Anu” Wolley Ross is a vegan blagazine author and certified Hatha, RYT200 (Green Tree Yoga & Meditation, South LA) and Kemetic Yoga instructor KYT200 (Yoga Skills, Jamaica), with a social work background in community services and rehabilitation.
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Articles
ShoutoutLA Article 2021
Mention in NYC street vendor Article 2021
Baba's on ABC7
Baba's On "Mercy For Animals"
Baba's Vogue Highlight
ShoutoutLA Article 2021
Mention in NYC street vendor Article 2021
Baba's on ABC7
Baba's On "Mercy For Animals"
Baba's Vogue Highlight
