Local Food Resources

SNAP Doubling Sites

Community Fridges

Community Gardens

Garden Resources

Food Assistance

Local Food Organizations

Farming and Agricultural Resources

Nutrition Education Efforts

Food Businesses

Sustainability

Local Farmers Markets and Farm Stands

Our Local Food Map

About the Local Food Map

Gaining Ground's local Food Map contains information on area farms, farmers markets, food artisans, community gardens, and restaurants sourcing local food - all within a 150-mile radius of our flagship Gaining Ground Grocery, located at 1918 Union Ave in Highland Park.

Who’s on the map

The Food Map contains local farms of all kinds, whether they grow conventionally, certified humane, organically, or anything in between. We want to provide you with the information to make food decisions that are right for your family, your health, and your budget.

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Explore the Gaining Ground Recipe Archive

Featured

Watermelon Salad with Feta

Watermelon, feta, basil leaves, mint leaves, honey, lime juice, and olive oil are mixed together in this simple summertime side dish

Creamy Lemon Zucchini Pasta

Zucchini and pasta are mixed together with heavy cream, garlic, and herbs in this summertime main entree

Grilled Sweet Corn with Basil Butter Recipe

Butter, herbs, and sweet corn are mixed together to make a perfect summertime side dish

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