Illinois Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant

Arrow Farm Meats LLC is expanding its cold storage capacity to better manage processing flow and serve more local producers. By addressing current storage limitations, this project helps reduce bottlenecks and ensures more locally raised meat can stay within Illinois communities.

Barker Farm Outreach Inc is expanding its greenhouse space to support year-round food production and increase access to fresh, locally grown produce. This investment strengthens their ability to consistently supply food pantries and better serve underserved communities.

DeGroot's Vegetable Farms is improving its on-farm packing line to increase efficiency in handling and distributing fresh produce. This upgrade will help move more vegetables into local food systems while reducing delays and post-harvest loss.

DuChick Ranch LLC is investing in infrastructure to improve poultry processing and distribution. This project strengthens their ability to scale operations while supporting a more reliable supply of locally raised protein for Illinois communities.

Eastern Illinois Foodbank is expanding its transportation capacity to move more Illinois-grown food across its network. This investment allows them to better meet growing demand and ensure fresh, local food reaches more families throughout the region.

Flamm Orchards Inc. is enhancing its storage and processing systems to extend the shelf life of orchard products and reduce food waste. This work increases the volume of fresh fruit that can be shared with food banks and community partners.

Freeport Student Garden is expanding its growing and distribution efforts while continuing to provide hands-on agricultural education for students. This project supports both food access and youth engagement in local food systems.

Gooseberry Acres is scaling its production to meet increasing demand for locally grown food. This investment allows for a more consistent supply to food banks and community partners across Illinois.

Just Roots is expanding its growing capacity and strengthening its distribution network to increase access to fresh produce. This work helps connect more Illinois-grown food directly to communities experiencing food insecurity.

Klein's Quality Produce is upgrading its harvesting and packing operations to improve efficiency and output. This ensures more high-quality produce can be distributed to local markets and food access programs.

All Seasons Farm is investing in infrastructure to extend its growing season and increase year-round production. This allows for a longer and more consistent supply of fresh, locally grown food for community partners.

Mulberry Creek Meats LLC is enhancing its processing capabilities to better serve regional livestock producers. This project strengthens local supply chains and increases access to locally sourced meat.

Omnist High Meadows Sanctuary Co is expanding its production and sustainable farming practices to grow more food for community distribution. This work supports both environmental stewardship and increased food access.

Prairie Ag Concepts Inc is investing in systems that improve the aggregation and distribution of locally grown food. This helps streamline how products move from farms to food banks across Illinois.

Rendleman Orchards is increasing its production and improving handling processes to better serve local communities. This project supports both farm sustainability and expanded access to fresh fruit.

Rustic Road Farm, LLC is expanding its production capacity to supply more fresh, local food to community partners. This investment helps meet rising demand while strengthening local food systems.

Sam the Sweet Corn Man LLC is increasing production and distribution of fresh sweet corn to reach more families across Illinois. This project improves access to locally grown staple crops during peak season.

Sola Gratia Farm is scaling its operations to grow and distribute more fresh produce to food access partners. This work continues to strengthen connections between local farms and the communities they serve.

The Ark is strengthening its food distribution efforts to better serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. This project improves access to nutritious, locally sourced food within the community.

WonderPork LLC is expanding its pork production and processing capacity to support local supply chains. This investment increases the availability of locally raised protein for communities across Illinois.