Food Access

Events

Northern Illinois Grow Gathering at Rooted For Good

February 17, 2025

Feeding Champaign County Food Summit 2025

February 26, 2025

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Champaign

Southern Illinois Grow Gathering at St. Louis Area Foodbank

April 11, 2025

Blog Posts

Two Rooted for Good employees stand next to 3 people proudly showing off their garlic harvest

Fresh Solutions: How Rooted For Good is Transforming Hunger Relief in DeKalb County

January 17, 2025

Rooted For Good is the glue that binds together the many helping organizations in DeKalb County. When the...

From farmer to aggregator: Meeting the growing need for local food

December 12, 2024

A class project changed how Clint Bland looks at food.As part of an ecology course, Clint tried to find a more sustainable way of living by eating...

Sawyer stands with his wife, three kids, and cows

Legacy Ranch American Wagyu overcomes challenges faced by first-generation farmers

November 20, 2024

Sawyer and Abbie Cottrell are like many young ranchers. They want to give their sons and daughter a childhood that’s meaningful and that will live...

SNAP-Education Partner Spotlight: Haddad’s Market

October 28, 2024

There is something special about small, neighborhood grocery stores. The staff get to know their customers and can better meet their needs. The...

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three people at conference who won award

December 13, 2024

Community garden, arts program, and environmental stewardship day win inclusivity awards
URBANA, Ill. — As an organization, University of Illinois Extension values inclusivity and acknowledges and respects the similarities, differences, and contributions of all people and communities in identifying new ideas and approaches. Extension staff strive to include everyone and create a...

December 13, 2024

Connections across Extension programs lead to lasting impact
URBANA, Ill. — Establishing connections is essential for the expansion of Illinois Extension. Interdisciplinary work shows how collaboration across programs brings valuable knowledge to new audiences and builds lasting relationships. From teams that improve food access and eliminate food deserts...

November 22, 2024

Illinois Deer Donation Program evolves to Hunters Feeding Illinois to combat hunger
URBANA, Ill. —  In response to rising food and meat prices and food pantries' difficulties obtaining meat, University of Illinois Extension and key partners launched the Illinois Deer Donation Program in 2022. This initiative initially covered 12 counties and has combated food insecurity by...

September 5, 2024

Area youth gained problem-solving skills through “backpack” Community Service Project
Stephenson County 4-H Ambassadors organized a Spring Break Backpack Project for area youth in need of food security this past spring. From start to finish 13 youth planned, organized, shopped, and packed 30 backpacks for 30 families and then delivered them to the Boys & Girls Club of...

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Videos

How to Make Venison Taco Soup

Packed with ground venison, beans, vegetables, and a flavorful broth, warm up with a cup of soup topped with cheese, sour cream, green onions, avocado, or your favorite toppings.

Do you live in an Illinois county that is part of the Hunters Feeding Illinois program? The Hunters...

School and Community Gardens Learning Module

Bring the garden into the schoolyard with our online School and Community Gardens Self-Paced Learning Modules. A school garden can be many things, from a pollinator garden, to a sensory garden, or a bulb garden. Our online learning modules focus on vegetable gardening while we take you on a...

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