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Posted December 7, 2021
Why Green City Market Is a Key Player in Food Security in Chicago
Did you know Green City Market welcomes and matches Link (also known as SNAP or EBT) at all our farmers' markets and through our curbside pick-up program? When food insecure Chicagoans spend $15 of Link with Green City Market, they automatically get …
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Posted November 22, 2021
The Green City Market 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Nothing says “I’m thinking of you” more than food, right? Right. As you commence your holiday shopping or just want to arm your own kitchen with some goodies as winter sets in, consider shopping local this year. (The best gifts migh…
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Posted November 18, 2021
How to Support Your Favorite Farmers’ Market Vendors All Winter Long
Saturday, November 20 is the final outdoor market of the season — but that doesn’t mean our 52 farmers and food producers are closing up shop until springtime. Au contraire. There are quite literally hundreds (!) of seasonal, local, susta…
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Posted November 16, 2021
Chicago Talks: Farmers Markets Extend Seasons, Open Through November
By Leah Love, Chicago Talks Four Chicago farmers markets are extending their outdoor seasons this fall as the pandemic continues to impact farmers and small businesses, as well as consumers. The farmer’s market season typically ends in October,…
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Posted October 28, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Graduation Day!
Activity Overview The big day has finally arrived! All summer our Club Sprouts kids have worked hard learning all about local produce and getting to know all of our farmers and vendors. They have bravely tasted new foods (we're looking at you, pickle…
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Posted October 21, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Thank a Farmer & Braiding Challah
Activity Overview We have a few fun activities lined up as we approach the end of the 2021 outdoor market season. Check out all of the details below to help you plan your visit to the market and enjoy the last few weeks of the season. Saturday, Octob…
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Posted October 21, 2021
Chicago Food Magazine: Green City Market Extends Outdoor Season
From Chicago Food Magazine Green City Market (GCM) has announced it will add three additional Saturday markets to its calendar. The market in Lincoln Park — which chef and restaurateur Alice Waters once called “the best sustainable market…
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Posted October 20, 2021
It's Turkey Time: Pre-Order a Local, Humanely-Raised Turkey This Fall
In case you missed it, one of the biggest conventional producers of turkey in the US just recalled over 14,000 pounds of turkey because it may have been contaminated with pieces of plastic. Yikes, indeed. If you're wigged out and confused about where…
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Posted October 18, 2021
How You Can Contribute to Nutrition Research that Isn't One-Size-Fits-All
A Healthy Harvest Soups + Stocks Class: Join Green City Market and the All of Us Research Program for a Healthy Harvest soups and stocks cooking class on Thursday, October 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.The class is free to attend and will be hosted on Ins…
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Posted October 13, 2021
Club Sprouts Corner: Summer Recipe Cookbook
Activity Overview Calling all seasonal food enthusiasts! This week at Club Sprouts, you will be able to decorate your own Green City Market cookbook cover. After you have created your masterpiece, click the links below to download all of the recipes …
