Growing Home Inc

Growing Home Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with 37 employees. Growing Home Inc. operates high-production USDA-certified organic farms in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. They provide job training to people with employment barriers and offer access to organic produce in a community with limited sources of fresh food. Their unique program utilizes farming to teach transferable skills to adults facing challenges like criminal records, homelessness, or low education levels. Growing Home Inc. cultivates over 30,000 pounds of organic produce annually on almost an acre of city land. They sell their produce at various markets, including Green City Market in Lincoln Park, Logan Square Farmer's Market, IMAN's Fresh Beats and Eats in Englewood, and their own Wood Street Farm Stand in Englewood. Produce at IMAN and their Farm Stand is sold at half the market value and accompanied by farm tours and cooking workshops to empower community residents to adopt healthy habits. To learn more, visit growinghomeinc.org.