NewsYour 2025 Green City Market Holiday Gift Guide

Mint Creek's holiday meats are all from animals grassfed & pastured-raised with love on a hyper-local, certified-organic farm in Stelle, Illinois! Festive meal centerpieces include leg of lamb or goat, rack of lamb, whole heritage turkeys, pork or boar shoulder roasts, beef ribeyes, tri-tip roasts, & more.

The farm's meat and/or egg share subscriptions, called "CSA" shares, also make amazing gifts for friends or family so they can receive meat and eggs regularly via pickup at Green City Market or home delivery. These subscriptions are customizable to the household and offer a great way to support regenerative practices & respectful animal treatment locally! See more info on the CSA membership page here.

Versatile Mint Creek gift cards also make an excellent choice for loved ones who value sourcing their premium meats, eggs, & honey from a certified-organic and pasture-based farm in Illinois. Browse a complete selection on their website here.

Kikwetu Kenya Coffee Company

Bring the taste of Kikwetu Coffee straight to your own home! Bold, single-origin flavors that are ethically sourced from Kenya and celebrate the founders' connections to both Chicago and Kenya. Plus a portion of proceeds for every purchase go straight back to GCM's nonprofit mission!

• Whole Bean Coffee - Choose from Boma (medium dark and bright acidity), Gura (medium roast, bold and rich) or Kibano (hints of strawberry and lemon, fruity acidity). Each variety is sustainably sourced directly from Kenyan farmers and roasted locally for maximum freshness. 
• Curated Gift Boxes - Thoughtful bundles that include a selection of Kenya-sourced coffees or teas. These ready-to-gift boxes are beautifully packaged and ideal for hosts, coworkers, or coffee lovers.
• Kenyan Loose Leaf Teas - Aromatic black and herbal teas sourced directly from Kenya, perfect for tea enthusiasts. 

All of the items can be purchased online at www.kikwetu.coffee. Whole bags of beans can be purchased at the market.

RIVER VALLEY RANCH

• Easy Entertaining Trio - This trio features three of River Valley Ranch's most-loved dips and spreads, perfect for any holiday spread or gathering. Whether for family, friends, or holiday guests, these delicious, crowd-pleasing spreads will be the star of your entertaining table.
• Pasta Sauce Trio Set - Elevate your pasta dishes with this set of three best-selling pasta sauces. From savory to spicy, these sauces are crafted to enhance your favorite pasta recipes and bring bold flavors to every bite. A gift every home chef will appreciate!
• Hot Sauce Trio - For the pepper lover in your life, RVR's Hot Sauce Trio brings together three of its most popular hot sauces, each with its own perfect balance of heat and flavor. It’s a spicy, flavorful gift that packs a punch, making it ideal for adding an extra kick to any dish. 

Finn's Ranch

Each year we pull together a few simple gift ideas that reflect what we value most on the farm: good food, practical items, and thoughtful giving. If you’re looking for something meaningful and easy this season, here are a few options we’re happy to share.

Curated Meat Bundles — Starting at $99

We’ve gathered some of our favorite cuts into curated bundles to make holiday gifting feel effortless. The Best of Finn’s Ranch Box is a good example — a mix of everyday staples we cook ourselves and often recommend to friends and family. Preorder any curated box for pickup at our markets or for our last delivery of the year on December 17.

Gift Cards

Our gift cards are electronic and delivered instantly, which is especially helpful if you’re in a pinch or shopping last-minute. Gift cards can be purchased online here.

Skincare

Winter can be rough on skin, especially out here on the farm. Our tallow balms and soaps are what we reach for during the dry months — simple, reliable, and farmer approved. You can grab skincare at any of our markets or order online for our final delivery on December 17.

Joe's Blues

This holiday season, Joe's Blues is offering the perfect gift for berry lovers and breakfast enthusiasts. Joe's Blues are naturally grown. There are no pesticides or chemical fertilizers used so you know what you're eating is 100% natural. 

Holiday Gift Box + 5 lbs of Joes's Blues Frozen Blueberries -  Holiday box contains Blueberry Syrup, raisins, and low sugar jam. Order at https://www.joesblueberries.com/product/holiday-box.

Free delivery to most local zip codes with any $50+ purchase!

Ellis family farms

We will be offering a basket of mixed apples along with a pint of cranberries. Our customers then have a choice of a 1 pound jar of honey or a selection of one jar of our jam. There are two price points. One with the basket and one just with the items.

Items can be pre-ordered via Ellisfamilyfarms@gmail.com.

Hoosier mama pie company

A beloved Chicago bakery offering gifts perfect for bakers, breakfast lovers, and anyone who can’t resist a good pie.

• New! “The Hoosier Mama Book of Breakfast Bakes” — Packed with tested recipes and the bakery’s signature storytelling, this book is a delightful gift for home cooks looking to up their breakfast game.

• “The Hoosier Mama Book of Pie” — A classic cookbook filled with foolproof pie recipes, crust techniques, and inspiration from one of Chicago’s favorite pie shops. An excellent gift for seasoned bakers and beginners alike.

• Branded T-Shirts & Hats — Cozy apparel featuring Hoosier Mama’s iconic branding. Great for fans of the bakery or anyone wanting to rep one of the city’s most beloved makers.

Shop all items at hoosiermamapie.com.

TOMATO MOUNTAIN FARM

Tomato Mountain Farm offers gift certificates for home-delivered customizable CSA boxes, starting as low as $81 for four weeks. Sign up here: https://tomatomountain.csaware.com/store/c/gift-certificate

These straight-from-the-farm customizable box of produce, staples and specialty items are delivered to your recipient's doorstep. It's not just fruit and veggies - Tomato Mountain has everything you need to live your best local life - eggs, milk, bread, cheese, meats, fish, tofu, grains, sweets, preserves, spices...you get the picture.

Tomato Mountain delivers 48 weeks per year throughout Chicagoland. Pay as you go, and pause or cancel anytime. Each Friday, the farm will send an email with a list of what's fresh and amazing, and members have until that Saturday night to customize and add to their box, which is then delivered the following week. Not home during the day? Just leave out a cooler! Deliver area: https://www.tomatomountain.com/home-delivery-zones/.

While we hope this holiday guide has helped kickstart your gift-giving spirit, a reminder that we have many other vendors selling a multitude of delicious goodies, so be sure to check our calendar for the full lineup and stop by this weekend and next! 

SUPPORT FOR GREEN CITY MARKET

Stop by our More Than a Market booth (right next to the info booth) to grab some merch for the Green City Market fan in your life! We've got water bottles, hats, tote bags PLUS our beloved cookbook is back in stock for purchase just in time for the holidays! You can also purchase a gift card that can be used with any vendor at our market.

Finally, give the gift of green this holiday season! Make a donation to secure the future of food with Green City Market. Your year-end, tax-deductible gift made on behalf of a loved one is a great way to honor their continued support of Green City Market's mission, as well as creating a beautiful, nutritious holiday for all Chicagoans. Make a donation online or stop by the GCM Info Tent at Avondale to purchase an official Green City Market gift card to share with your loved one.