New LA County Program To Provide Nearly 300 Free Food Carts To Sidewalk Vendors

CBS LA

January 13, 2026

Sidewalk vendors have the opportunity to get a new Los Angeles County code-compliant food cart for free as part of a new county program.

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department, announced the launch of the $2.8 million Sidewalk Vending Cart Program on Monday.

More than 280 free, health-code-compliant food vending carts will be available to eligible sidewalk vendors to help with safe and legal operations.

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