Food Access

Events

Find Food. Share Support.

March 25, 2026

County

Lake

Edible Landscaping

April 14, 2026

County

Lake

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

August 11, 2026

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety | Mount Morris

August 11, 2026

County

Ogle

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Blog Posts

a cluster of ripened and ripening blackberries on the bush - the photo is called "Blackberries" by jared_smith and is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Plant a Small Fruits Garden and Increase Perennial Household Food Security

March 17, 2026

Plant a Small Fruits Garden and Increase Perennial Household Food SecurityThe spring thaw is happening albeit in fits and starts....

Support your local grocer

January 29, 2026

Want to know a secret? Your local, independent grocer loves you. Truly. They love your hometown, your traditions, your Friday-night ballgames, and...

Feeding the family without overspending

October 31, 2025

The Thanksgiving season is a time of year many people associate with eating food and spending time with others. Balancing your spending with...

Michael Howard and his wife Amelia Howard hold vegetables from their farm

Reclaiming the land: The story of Eden Place Farms

September 16, 2025

How an urban farm is healing history and feeding ChicagoIn the heart of Chicago’s Fuller Park, a quiet revolution has taken root....

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News Releases

Morgan is pictured in a blue jacket, standing in front of a food pantry display

March 4, 2026

Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Morgan Roberts
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Each month University of Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties sits down with an Extension staff member to discuss their work and impact in the community.This month's spotlight features...

February 20, 2026

Support food access for Illinoisians with ACES’ Orange & Blue Days
URBANA, Ill. — This spring, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will participate in a campuswide crowdfunding initiative known as...

Woman with a box of tomatoes standing in front of a stocked food pantry

February 16, 2026

University of Illinois Extension – Lake County to Host “Find Food. Share Support.” Training for Community Service Providers
 Grayslake, IL — University of Illinois Extension in Lake County will host a hands-on professional development session, “Find Food. Share Support" on March 25 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Extension Auditorium, located at 100 S US Hwy 45,...

January 26, 2026

Unity Cupboard Strengthens Local Efforts to Combat Food Insecurity
Normal, IL — Food insecurity continues to impact families across our community, and Unity Cupboard is stepping up to provide hope and nourishment to those in need. “At this crucial moment when federal safety net programs are becoming harder to access, more of our...

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Videos

From Farm to Community: The Impact of IL-EATS.

Through IL-EATS, Illinois farmers and food access partners came together to strengthen local food systems while feeding their communities. This video shares their experiences and highlights how the program expanded markets, increased access to fresh, local food, and built a more resilient supply...