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Community Gardening Initiative - Mildred Franks Community Development Corporation - Main Office
5330 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60651
YES
Eligibility
Open to all West Side community residents
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
(773) 626-7451
Voice
Languages
English
Application process
Contact (773) 626-7451 for additional information.
Fees
Free
Service area
Chicago, IL
Mildred Franks Community Development Corporation's (MF-CDC's) Community Gardening Initiative, launching April 2026 in partnership with the SONYA Foundation, gives residents the opportunity to grow their own fresh produce. Vegetable seeds, planting materials, and guided instruction are provided. All skill levels welcome.
Date of Last Formal Update
04/01/2026
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
What's Here
Providing organization
Mildred Franks Community Development Corporation
Mildred Franks Community Development Corporation (MF-CDC) offers free, low-barrier services to residents of Chicago's West Side. All programs are rooted in a holistic approach - addressing the mind, body, and spirit - and are open to all community members regardless of background, history, or housing status. No one is turned away.