As festival season lights up Coachella Valley, we at Home-y Made Meals are reminded of the farmworkers who we’ve been in partnership with since day one. Their unseen labor sustains our tables and communities.

In our Founders’ words from our recent impact report, “Los Angeles has its own distinctive brand of urban chaos.” LA embodies both cultural vibrancy and societal challenges: houselessness, food insecurity, climate change, and more. Yet, beyond LA, we’ve learned from women farmworkers across California, who despite systemic rejection, continue to nourish our nation. “Their survival and resistance are powered by small, consistent acts. In LA, resistance can feel like it needs to be big, visible, even performative. While public actions and protests are necessary, they are just one form of resistance. Resistance also happens in board meetings, behind closed doors, and even in an email. It's found in everyday interactions, in the questions, the joy, and the sorrow. That’s been our story.”

Farmworkers are essential to our food system, yet overlooked and often lack adequate support. Poor working conditions, low wages, and limited access to healthcare are just a few of the systemic challenges they face. And despite all hardships, farmworking communities demonstrate resilience through their strength, solidarity, and advocacy for their rights and well-being.

We invite you to deepen your understanding by watching this insightful video that was shared with us: El lado oscuro de Coachella: así viven los campesinos mexicanos en EE. UU. | ‪@ajplusespanol‬.

As you savor your next meal, take a moment to acknowledge the many hands that brought it to your plate. Support organizations advocating for farmworker rights and consider how your choices can contribute to a more equitable food system.

Together, let’s honor the invisible labor that feeds us all.