FARMERS MARKETS l As always, Green City Market's Chef BBQ was epic. And it raised lots of money for market operations, including its food assistance programs,,,,

FOOD ASSISTANCE l A USDA program created in 2021 to address food banks' lack of cold storage has opened applications for this year's total of $7.5 million in grants

NON-PROFITS l Buy tickets for the 10/2 gala to fund Chicago's Nourishing Hope, which provides food, mental health support and social services to those in need...

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l The Taste of the Nation fundraising tasting event in Chicago is on June 26, with a lineup of 50 of the region's best and most generous chefs...

FOOD ASSISTANCE l Link Up Illinois works to reduce food insecurity by providing funds that enable farmers markets and other retailers to double the value of benefits

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Non-profits in Chicago fight food waste while providing food to the needy. Chicago Food Rescue was founded in 2024 & has quickly made an impact...

FOOD INSECURITY l This essay about potential changes to SNAP retailer rules is from Mari Gallagher, the social scientist who popularized the term "food deserts"...

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Chicago Food Rescue collects surplus but fresh food to distribute to those with food insecurity, and reduces food waste to help the environment

HOMELESS/ HUNGER AID l With groups serving homeless and hungry people facing the prospect of critical funding cuts, Chicago Help Initiative is holding a Winter Walk

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Chicago's Top Box Foods is partnering with the city's Department of Family & Support Services to deliver emergency food boxes to senior centers...