How South Side Urban Farm Nonprofit Growing Home Is Feeding the City | Eater Chicago

"A long-established regional food bank that has reoriented its strategy during the pandemic to emphasize local sourcing and community impact, purchasing more food than at any other time in its 42-year history. The organization has increased the share of locally sourced produce on its online menu for partner agencies from 14% in 2020 to about 54% this fiscal year, is exploring local vendor partnerships to keep purchasing dollars in the Chicago region, and is prioritizing vendors and distribution efforts in high-need communities to provide fresher, more effective assistance rather than simply maximizing pounds of food." - Dave Cantor