YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Giving Tuesday (Dec 3) is just around the corner.
Join Experimental Station over the next few weeks as we take you on a journey of our impact and why your support matters.
Discover our 2024 impact in numbers and hear directly from our team members!
61ST STREET FARMERS MARKET
800 pounds of free produce distributed to hundreds of South Side neighbors in need
450+ children and adults in Woodlawn served with free gardening, food, and cooking education
30+ local vendors and farmers supported through the Market
Hear from Emily Cross, the 61st Street Farmer Market Senior Program Manager, about the origins and growth of the Market. You’ll also get an inside look into our hands-on food education programming and its impact in the Woodlawn community!
BLACKSTONE BICYCLE WORKS
~450 youth supported with in-school bicycle programming
50+ youth received a free bike and bike education through after-school and summer programs
~300 community members served through BBW’s Open Shop
Hear from Blackstone Bicycle Works program managers, Alex and Bruce, on why the program matters to local youth.
LINK UP ILLINOIS
110+ farmers markets and 22 grocery stores operated Link Match
Over $1.1 million in Link Match funds used to put fresh produce on the tables of SNAP shoppers
Over $600,000 spent directly with local farmers
Hear from Link Up Illinois’ Matthew and Raja about the impact Link Match makes for SNAP recipients, enabling them to afford healthier options when food shopping at over 110 locations across the state of Illinois.
Experimental Station is also an Artist Hub, providing space and resources to artists on Chicago’s South Side. In 2024, Experimental Station partnered with a variety of local artists to provide a rich and inspiring cultural stage for their productions. Hear from our partners!
Aquil Charlton, Artistic Director of High Concept Labs
Sam Thousand, Musician, Curator, and Social Entrepreneur
Through our Giving Tuesday campaign, you’ve heard directly from our team members about the programs and impact of Experimental Station. Today, the Experimental Station’s Development team is asking for your support.
This giving season, let’s come together to provide educational opportunities, empower youth, and increase healthy food access and affordability on Chicago’s South Side and across Illinois.
