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Posted December 8, 2022
Your 2022 Green City Market Holiday Guide
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gifts to get your local food loving friends and family as well as the best things to bring to your next holiday party! The Green City Market indoor locatio…
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Posted December 2, 2022
Increased Nutrition Assistance to Continue Throughout Winter Thanks to Help From Clean Energy Sponsor Arcadia
Green City Market recently announced that by the end of September, GCM had hit a new milestone surpassing $100,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) currency distributed to neighbors in need at our markets. This is a substantial inc…
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Posted November 16, 2022
Who’s Coming to the Winter Market? Opening Dec. 3 in Avondale
We’re so excited to share that after a two-year pandemic pause, Green City Market will be operating a winter market at a new location in Avondale. GCM Avondale will operate from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. select Saturdays December - March. “It&rsquo…
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Posted October 26, 2022
It’s Turkey Time and We’ve Got All the Pre-order Details
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time to start placing those turkey pre-orders. Wondering where you should order from? Some of our vendors are offering pre-orders with different pick up options. Check out the list below to learn more a…
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Posted October 21, 2022
Thanks to Climate Tech Sponsor Arcadia, $100K+ in Nutrition Assistance Distributed at Green City Market
This year, climate tech company Arcadia became a sponsor of Green City Market. Arcadia is on a mission to fight the climate crisis by enabling a zero-carbon economy. Their community solar program allows both renters and homeowners alike to support a …
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Posted October 18, 2022
GCM Is Hiring a Program Manager, Farmer Support
Exciting news! Green City Market is hiring a full-time Programs Manager, Farmer Support to join our year-round team. Are you passionate about supporting sustainable farmers, educating our community, and increasing access to local food? Have you been …
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Posted September 27, 2022
Flat & Point Has a New Name (& a New Future): Dorothy’s Bistro
Flat & Point, a GCM Vendor, has exciting news to share about their future. They have reimagined their restaurant and are now operating under the name Dorothy's Bistro. While their offerings at Green City Market Lincoln Park and West Loop will rem…
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Posted September 14, 2022
Seasonal Spotlight: Pawpaws
One of the best parts of having a year round farmers’ market is getting to see how the produce changes with the seasons. When we started our outdoor season this year, we saw spinach, asparagus, ramps and more! As we moved into summer, we welcom…
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Posted July 22, 2022
The Fire at Finn's Ranch
Below, you will read the account of the devastating fire at Finn's Ranch and the resiliency of a family dedicated to nourishing us all despite the tragedy. Green City Market (GCM) has launched a Farm Forward Fund | Crisis Response Award that is avail…
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Posted June 14, 2022
How One GCM Vendor Is Taking The Fight Against Food Insecurity To The Next Level
Kankakee Valley Homestead, one of our new vendors at Green City Market this season, is a Certified Naturally Grown farm in Walkerton, Indiana, which is owned and operated by Farmer Tom Eich. They specialize in different types of vegetables and will b…
