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Posted December 6, 2022
From Farm to Fridge: Addressing the Hunger Crisis through Local Food
Nearly three years into the pandemic, a hunger crisis persists in our communities. 1 in 7 households experienced food insecurity in Cook County this year. It’s well documented that government programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
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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 20, 2022
Duck Fat Radishes and Potatoes with Green Chile Gremolata
Last week, Chef Sebastian White, founder of The Evolved Network NFP, joined us at GCM Lincoln Park for a culinary demo. Chef Sebastian demoed a recipe for Duck Fat Radishes and Potatoes with Green Chile Gremolata. Find the full recipe below. ingredit…
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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 October 7, 2022
Get to Know the Deloitte Team Partnering with Green City Market to Offer Organization-Wide Strategy Support
In 2021, Deloitte became a partner and sponsor of Green City Market. Since then, Deloitte has been conducting a number of pro bono projects to support our strategy development across our marketing, fundraising, programming and volunteer management. A…
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Posted September 28, 2022
Twisted Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and Fall Maple Salad
Last week, Twisted Olive joined us at GCM Lincoln Park and demoed recipes for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and Fall Maple Salad. These were very fun recipes to celebrate the start of fall. Find the full recipes below. Twisted Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredien…
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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…
