What We Grow Together

On the first spring morning of the market season, farmers arrive before sunrise—bringing the first harvest of the year to Chicago.

Each season begins with farmers. And it grows with the people who show up for them. When you support Green City Market, you help grow more than what’s on the table. You help Midwest farmers sustain their livelihoods, expand access to fresh food across Chicago, and inspire the next generation to understand where their food comes from.

There are just a few days left in our Spring Appeal, and I wanted to personally thank everyone who has already contributed, shared the campaign, stopped by the market, or simply continued showing up for this community.

Green City Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which means every dollar raised goes directly back into supporting the market and the programs that surround it: farmer support, food access, and education.

This campaign helps us keep all of this going. It supports:

55+ Midwest farmers showing up week after week
Nearly $500,000 in fresh food access through SNAP triple match
1,500+ families using Link at the market
125+ restaurants sourcing directly from farmers
18,000+ pounds of surplus produce from the end of market days going back into the community through mutual aid organizations and food access partners

A gift of:

$100 helps support and continue the low barrier to access for farmers so they can retain 100% of their sales while helping cover the cost of operating the market each week
$75 helps expand access to fresh food through our Link and SNAP triple value programs
$50 helps connect kids and families to hands-on food education
Any amount helps sustain this community and the people behind it

If this market has ever inspired a meal, introduced you to a farmer, connected you to your community, or simply become part of your weekly rhythm, I hope you’ll consider contributing before the Spring Appeal closes.

Thank you for growing this with us.

Tish Steele

Executive Director

What We Grow Together

The Season Starts With You