We are still shocked at the treatment of Mr. Andrés Argüelles Álvarez and are thrilled to announce he’s been accepted into the next training cohort of the San Diego Food Justice Project! Click to read a statement on the issue of street vending and racism from our friends at the Consulate General of Mexico.

The SD Food Justice Project is the latest chapter in to our long-term food security efforts in City Heights and beyond, and our Economic Development team is working hard to find the first 100 small business applicants with priority focus on marginalized business owners and supporting the entrepreneurship of individuals with limited English proficiency, regardless of immigration or citizenship status.

For the first time in the City of San Diego, sidewalk vendors will have an opportunity to own a business. We always knew these vendors were an essential part of our communities, but now they will have path to make that official!

In July, the Mayor’s office presented a draft ordinance to limit where and when street vendors could conduct their business to the City Council’s Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations (EDIR) committee. Find out how you can support your favorite street vendors.