On an abandoned parking lot in Chicago, Urban Canopy is transforming concrete into community. With support from the IL-EATS program, the fresh food they grow stays right where it’s needed most – in their own neighborhood. For more information about Urban Canopy, visit:...
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At the Collinsville food pantry, Director Stacy Jones makes sure every client is treated with dignity. With help from IL-EATS, they’re able to provide high-quality, locally sourced food that aligns with their mission. One client loved the applesauce—and received a heartwarming surprise when she...
Andy Hazzard of Hazzard Free Grains grows heirloom corn, oats, and wheat to nourish her community. Through IL-EATS, she gained a reliable sales outlet and opportunities to invest in her farm – and received a phone call she never expected.
In 2019, Mei Shao left her career as an architect to become a mushroom farmer, a leap few would dare to take. With support from IL-EATS, it became a game-changing opportunity to grow her farm and give back to her community.
When Marty and his wife launched Kakadoodle Farm five years ago, they knew profit and scale wouldn’t come easily. But through IL-EATS, their egg business found the market it needed to grow and thrive.
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...
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...