Are You a Friend?
Driven by the goal of creating a food system further enriched with programs, GCM establishes a forum that benefits all Chicagoans encouraging support of our local economy, preserving farmland, protecting our environment and decreasing our carbon footprint. Our initiatives support this goal but we need your generous help to accomplish more and broaden this impact. We cannot do this alone.
Won’t you join us as a Green City Market supporter by becoming a member today?Your contribution is 100% tax deductible. Please know your gift will significantly impact our organization and thank those of you who choose to help us make a difference.
Friendship Levels
Seedling: ($50–$99 donation, $25 minimum for students & culinary professionals) Includes a Green City Market signature Market tote bag; a Green City Market Membership card; Invitations to member events throughout the season; and advance and discounted access to GCM Chef BBQ tickets.
Green Thumb: ($100–$249 donation) A Green Thumb Friend receives all the Seedlings benefits, plus 2 delicious handmade crepes, made to order at the Market, and recognition of your donation in a member newsletter.
Blue Ribbon: ($250–$499 donation) A Blue Ribbon Friend receives all of the Seedlings and Green Thumb benefits, a Green City Market Insulated Cooler Bag, recognition of your donation on the Green City Market website; and tickets to the GCM barbecue after party.
Heirloom: ($500–$999 donation) A Heirloom Friend receives all of the Seedling, Green Thumb, Blue Ribbon benefits, plus a bountiful basket filled with the season’s best from our Market vendors.
Heritage: ($1,000 - $4,999 donation) A Heritage member enjoys all of the Seedling, Green Thumb, Blue Ribbon and Heirloom benefits, plus an invitation to a VIP tour of the Market with Chef Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass and founding member and co-chair of the Board of Directors; an invitation for an Urban Agricultural Tour with Green City Market's Farm Forager.
