Making a Difference Since 2009
Designed and delivered community health interventions to address food access, food insecurity, and health disparities
Making a Difference Since 2009
We’ve designed and delivered community-centered food and health programs across Chicago and Southern Cook County -grounded in culture, equity, and Black community leadership.
2009–2016
2017–2019
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
Community Markets Across Chicago
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900–1,000 people served biweekly at farmers' markets across Chicago
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6 community locations from Auburn Gresham to South Shore
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20 tons of fresh food sold
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30–80% sourced from Black farms in Chicago and Pembroke Township
Partnering with Healthcare
Cook County Health
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20+ Community Health Centers served across Southeast Chicago
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Developed Food as Medicine prescription system with Cook County Health
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Health screenings, cooking demos, and provider partnerships
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2020–2022
2023–2025
Crisis Response
Feeding Communities in Crisis
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60,000+ Local Farm to Family Food Boxes distributed across 13 locations
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3,000+ Rx Bags funded by community donations
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Launched online ordering and delivery
Scaling Impact
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7 tons in 2024 → 30+ tons in 2025 supplied to Southern Cook County
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$1 million in Illinois-grown food purchased (40% from Northeast Illinois)
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Food as Medicine Hypertension Community Intervention: 250 households across 4 Southern Cook County Communities (Phoenix, Roseland, South Shore, Robbins) saw reduced blood pressure and improved well-being
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Reconnected Pembroke Township farmers with descendants of Great Migration families
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Lead Agency for IL EATS program
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Healing Fellowship: Trained 3 food entrepreneurs in health-focused meal prep.
2009–2016
2017–2019
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
Community Markets Across Chicago
-
900–1,000 people served biweekly at farmers' markets across Chicago
-
6 community locations from Auburn Gresham to South Shore
-
20 tons of fresh food sold
-
30–80% sourced from Black farms in Chicago and Pembroke Township
HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Cook County Health Collaboration
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20+ Community Health Centers served across Southeast Chicago
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Developed Food as Medicine prescription system with Cook County Health
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Health screenings, cooking demos, and provider partnerships
2023–2025
SCALING IMPACT
-
7 tons in 2024 → 30+ tons in 2025 supplied to Southern Cook County
-
$1 million in Illinois-grown food purchased (40% from Northeast Illinois)
-
Food as Medicine Hypertension Community Intervention: 250 households across 4 Southern Cook County Communities (Phoenix, Roseland, South Shore, Robbins) saw reduced blood pressure and improved well-being
-
Reconnected Pembroke Township farmers with descendants of Great Migration families
-
Lead Agency for IL EATS program
-
Healing Fellowship: Trained 3 food entrepreneurs in health-focused meal prep.
2020–2022
PANDEMIC RESPONSE
Feeding Communities in Crisis
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60,000+ Local Farm to Family Food Boxes distributed across 13 locations
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3,000+ Rx Bags funded by community donations
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Launched online ordering and delivery
15+
years of Community Impact
Impact by the numbers
Families Served
50,000+
Invested in Black Farmers
$1M+
Tons of Local food Annually
30+
OUR MISSION
To create a just, holistic local food system to transform urban to rural communities through education, entrepreneurship, and access to healthy, affordable food.
Tel. (773) 419-3446
Email: Healthyfoodhub@gmail.com
Address: 6735 S. Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois. 69643
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OUR MISSION
To create a just, holistic local food system to transform urban to rural communities through education, entrepreneurship, and access to healthy, affordable food.
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