Three Peoria organizations are finding ways to lead in the fight against food insecurity
(By Jody Holtz of WCBU) June 22, 2022 As food insecurity continues to affect many families across Peoria, local organizations are trying...
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Is Peoria Grown a community garden?
By Chris McGregor, Board Member One of Peoria Grown's core programs is Market 309. These weekly pop-up markets sell low-cost fresh fruits...
Market 309 adds new location and hopes to continue expanding
(From Heart of Illinois ABC) - Maude Howard travels 8 blocks from her home in Peoria to the Logan Recreation Center to the every Sunday....
FRESH, AFFORDABLE, HEALTHY: BRADLEY’S MINI FARMERS’ MARKET
(From Bradley University) On Friday afternoons Olin Quad transforms into Bradley’s own version of a mini farmers’ market as student...
Peoria has tried to erase its food deserts. Here's why it hasn't worked
(From Peoria Journal Star) Sharon Mercer spent part of a winter Sunday shopping for produce for her extended family. This meant buying...
Peoria Grown not-for-profit brings fresh produce distribution hub to city's south side
(From Peoria Journal Star) For South Peoria residents like Dorotha Williams and Bobette Shrode, the opening of Market 309 fills a need...
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