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Indoor Winter Farmers Market to Be Held in Glen Ellyn

Market offers community members an opportunity to purchase food from local farmers and vendors

First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn in Chicago’s western suburbs is Co-hosting one of Faith in Place’s itinerant indoor Winter Farmers Markets on Saturday, December 9th from 9 am-1 pm, and is free and open to the public. These markets move from one location to another each week to provide more communities with access to local foods, and give vendors the chance to meet new customers.

At a time of year when most summer farmers markets have closed for the season, this market will offer attendees the opportunity to purchase items such as meat, eggs, honey, salsa, jam, bread, pastries, seasonally-available produce, and more.

Farmers and vendors at the market will sell seasonal foods grown or produced within 250 miles of Chicago, or with an emphasis on sustainable production. By purchasing locally-grown food, consumers reduce the carbon footprint of their food, and support local farmers who use sustainable growing methods during the slower “off-season.”

Illinois Link cards/SNAP benefits are accepted at the market and all Link/SNAP customers can double their purchases of fruits and vegetables up to $25. For example, a customer who spends $25 on their Link card will be able to take home a total of $50 worth of food. This doubling is made possible by a grant from LinkUp IL, a program of Experimental Station, a local organization that promotes community development initiatives.