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Bob Benenson

Dec 52 min read

Illinois' Purpose-Driven Sola Gratia Farm Gets Big Funding Boost

FARMS AND FOOD ACCESS l Sola Gratia — a food access-focused farm in Urbana, Illinois — will scale up thanks to a low-interest long-term loan

Bob Benenson

Nov 182 min read

Topic Proposals Sought for the 20th Chicago Food Justice Summit

FOOD JUSTICE l Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) is seeking proposals for its 20th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit March 12-14

Bob Benenson

Oct 291 min read

Community Food Navigator's Nov. 7 Food Sovereignty Event

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY lChicago's Community Food Navigator non-profit is holding an event aimed at those with a passion for food sovereignty...

Bob Benenson

Oct 232 min read

The Evolved Network Video Shows Why The Non-Profit is Well Loved

FOOD EDUCATION l Local Food Forum has written much about The Evolved Network. The nonprofit has released a beautiful video about its work...

Bob Benenson

Oct 62 min read

Impact Culinary Training's Student-Made Lunch Hit the Spot

FOOD EDUCATION l Impact Culinary Training, launched Chef Rick Bayless, teaches skills to aspiring chefs from under-resourced communities...

Bob Benenson

Sep 91 min read

Tuesday Free Webinar Focuses on Healthy School Meals for All

SCHOOL FOOD l Food Research & Action Center is holding a Sept. 10 webinar on efforts to expand Healthy School Meals for All programs...

Bob Benenson

Aug 272 min read

Town Hall Market is a Hub for Under-Resourced Chicago Community

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago's Austin Town Hall Market is small, but its goal to spark a revival in its under-resourced community is large...

Bob Benenson

Aug 41 min read

Common Threads Non-Profit ISO Cooking Class Partners

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Common Threads, a national non-profit that provides food and nutrition education, seeks partners for a Chicago project...

Bob Benenson

Jul 182 min read

Connect With South Side's Food Culture at Chicago Urban Ag Crawl

URBAN FARMING l Chicago's Urban Ag Crawl on 9/8 will be a day of food & fun highlighting urban ag's importance in underserved communities...

Bob Benenson

Jul 181 min read

UI Extension's Ideas for Engaging Youths in Food Access

FOOD ACCESS l Food insecurity is a shame on our nation. We all need to be involved in addressing it, including young people. Learn more...