Homeboy Industries :: Jobs not Jails

Randy and I stumbled across Homeboy Industries a few years ago. We fell in love with their chips right away because they are so tasty! And then we read the label and we knew we'd never buy any other tortilla chip brand again (as long as we have the option). Their motto? "Jobs not jails"... Thanks to Ralph's down the street, we have easy access.

**Available in most Southern California area Ralphs, Food 4 Less and other fine stores in the deli section.

Here's why:

"By offering multi-level solutions, Homeboy Industries recognizes that moving beyond gang life is a process, and that re-directing lives in a positive direction strengthens not only the individual, but also that person’s family, providing a more constructive, healthy environment for their children, and, by extension, to the community at large."


What they offer:
*employment services
*case management
*tattoo removal
*mental health, substance abuse and domestic violence services
*solar panel installation training and certification program

Really, what better business model can we support? They sell fine products and have a wonderful mission -- serving both those that want to eat (like u) and those who need help getting out of hard situations (like the ex-gang members and others). They even have a Homeboy Bakery line that our favorite coffee shop Intelligentsia sells.

Not to mention, this whole thing started because a Jesuit priest saw a need in the communities around him in which so many young people were being pulled into gangs and violence. Check out Father Greg's story here. You just might be inspired. :)

[photos from here and here]