Tiffany Haddish – Diaspora Groceries Tackle Food Injustice with Leimert Park Summit

October 29, 2025

Initiative Co-Founded by Richea Jones Moves to Build Community-Owned Food Ecosystem and Empower South LA Entrepreneurs

(Isstories Editorial):- Los Angeles, California Oct 28, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Diaspora Groceries, the community-driven grocery initiative co-founded by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Comedian-Actress Tiffany Haddish and social impact leader Richea Jones, is taking direct action to combat food injustice in South Los Angeles, a community long designated as a food desert. The organization announced two landmark events on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at The Regency West in Leimert Park: a free Food Supplier Summit and the Diaspora Groceries Cares Giving Reception.

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Both events are designed to build community wealth and create a new, equitable food ecosystem rooted in “People Over Profit.”

“When we pour back into our people, we change everything,” said Tiffany Haddish, Co-Founder of Diaspora Groceries. “Food is medicine, ownership is power, and our community deserves both. We’re not just building a grocery store; we’re building a future where our own entrepreneurs feed us and thrive.”

“This is more than a store–it’s a movement where place meets purpose,” said Richea Jones, Co-Founder of Diaspora Groceries. “We are creating tangible pathways for entrepreneurs to thrive while transforming how our communities experience grocery shopping–with love, culture, and access at the center.”

Diaspora Groceries Food Justice & Supplier Summit

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Location: Regency West, 3339 W. 43rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Admission: Free (Registration Required)

This strategic summit is for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and suppliers from underutilized communities ready to build a new food economy. The summit is designed to dismantle barriers and provide a direct path for local products to get from “concept to shelf.” Attendees will gain expert guidance on business readiness, procurement, and supplier eligibility to join the Diaspora Groceries ecosystem.

“I am thrilled to be this year’s Summit producer,” said Queen Nina Womack, CEO of Transmedia 360 and Event Producer. “I’m from this community and take action to serve it, bringing solutions such as food recovery and distribution so our underserved communities have access to healthy food. This collaboration with Diaspora Groceries is well-aligned with our collective food justice actions.”

Featured summit speakers include Harry Smith (Wellness Resorts Intl.), Iman Cotton (CDC Small Business Finance loan expert), Nicole Steele (Social Justice Learning Institute), Elizabeth Arrazola (Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell), and other leaders in food, architecture, and community development.

Partners for the free summit include CDC Small Business Finance, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Transmedia 360, South L.A. Cafe, and Aqua Crop LLC.

Diaspora Groceries Cares Giving Reception

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Regency West, 3339 W. 43rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Suggested Donation: $50 and up (includes dinner, cocktails, and mocktails)

Following the Summit, the public is invited to the Diaspora Groceries Cares Giving Reception. Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, this gathering celebrates community and purpose. The reception supports Diaspora Groceries Cares, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides microgrants and technical assistance to strengthen food access in South LA. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, networking, and cultural, soul-food cuisine while empowering the next generation of local food leaders.

ABOUT DIASPORA GROCERIES

Diaspora Groceries is a community-driven grocery concept dedicated to nourishing people and investing in communities. Co-founded by Tiffany Haddish and Richea Jones, it centers cultural inclusion and community ownership by creating a food ecosystem that uplifts underutilized entrepreneurs.

www.diasporagroceries.com

ABOUT DIASPORA GROCERIES CARES

Diaspora Groceries Cares is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit engine for the food justice movement. Guided by “People Over Profit,” it builds wellness and wealth by providing microgrants, training, and development for food entrepreneurs, supporting food access and health equity across South Los Angeles.

www.diasporagroceries.org