Link Up Illinois on the Road: Listening and Learning from Communities
This summer, the Link Up Illinois team hit the road to connect with the heart of our program— the communities we serve. We visited 40+ farmers markets and over a dozen stores across Illinois…
Link Up Illinois Building Stronger Communities, One Store at a Time
The Link Up Illinois program has transformed participating stores into more than just places to buy groceries: they have become community hubs, fostering engagement, promoting health…
A Fruitful Partnership: Experiential Learning at Carnegie Elementary
Ms. Kinds is a testament to a successful partnership between the 61st Street Farmers Market and Carnegie Elementary School to provide healthy eating and gardening classes…
Meeting the Market’s Mission to Support Our Neighbors
The 61st Street Farmers Market continues to break its own records with increased attendance, vendor offerings, and higher sales. Link customers’ support has made a sizable impact…
Market’s Educational Initiatives Open the Door to Community Connection
The 61st Street Farmers Market’s healthy eating and gardening offerings have sparked deeper conversations about healthy living among Jackson Park Terrace community residents…
City Markets Taking Root
After years of providing SNAP support and working with local partners, Experimental Station is excited to see a number of the City’s farmers markets taking root in their communities…