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
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
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.
