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Summer Food Service Programs | NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK - Free Meals for Kids

Provides parents a list of locations where children may receive free nutritious meals. Programs include: - After school meals and snacks - Backpack weekend meals - Summer meals during school vacation and off-track periods Visit the website for a list of local meal sites.

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Summer Food Service Programs

Farmers Market - Village of Oak Park - Village Hall

The Oak Park Farmers' Market is held from 7:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday from opening day in May through October. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.

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Farmers Markets

Food Distribution - Growing Home - 61st Street Market

Growing Home's farm stands include cooking demonstrations with free samples and recipe cards for healthy meals. Free farm tours are also available. WIC, SNAP, EBT & Senior Coupons double-valued.

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Farmers Markets Accepting Nutrition Program Vouchers
Farmers Markets

Farmers Market - Village of Schaumburg - Village Hall

Village of Schaumburg hosts a farmers market where community members can find locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats sold by the vendors that produce them. The market also features decadent pastries, baked goods, meat pies, natural juices, olives and olive oil, pierogies, empanadas, and knife sharpening services. The market runs from early June through October.

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Farmers Markets

Farmers Market - Village of Buffalo Grove - Farmers Market

Village of Buffalo Grove Farmers Market is open every Sunday from mid-June to mid-October. Acceptance of SNAP or EBT may vary by vendor.

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Farmers Markets

Summer Food Service Programs | Summer Food Service Program Illinois

Provides information about summer meal programs for school aged children in Illinois through an online database, by phone, or by text/SMS.

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Summer Food Service Programs

Farmers Market - Village of Tinley Park - Village Hall

Village of Tinley Park hosts a farmers market from June to October in Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park.

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Farmers Markets

NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS | ROBINSON NOW PROGRAM - NUTRITION ON WEEKENDS

Allows students (who are identified by school staff) to receive meals when they may otherwise not have access to food. Packed meals are provided on weekends throughout the school year and three times per week during the summer.

2025 Summer Food Bags provided Tue, Jun 3-Thu, Aug 7, at the following locations and times:

- Robinson: Robinson City Park and Harmony Park; Tue-Thu 10:30 am-11:30 am

- Flat Rock: Flat Rock Community Center; Tue-Thu 10:30 am-11:30 am

- Oblong: Mini Park/Bandstand; Tue-Thu 10:30 am-11:30 am

- Palestine: Palestine Red Pavilion; Tue-Thu 10:30 am-11:30 am

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Packed Lunches/Dinners
Summer Food Service Programs

Thanksgiving Meals | ELEVEN19 KITCHEN - Thanksgiving Meal for Homeless

Offers free Thanksgiving meal for Lake County individuals experiencing homelessness. Provides one plate of hot food per person for dine-in service only.

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Thanksgiving Meals

Farmers Market - City of Evanston - City Hall

City of Evanston hosts a seasonal farmers market on Saturday mornings.

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Farmers Markets

KIDS CAFE - SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM | CENTRAL ILLINOIS FOODBANK

Provides after-school meal programs at three locations in Springfield during the school year.

Also offers a summer Food Service Program Providing warm, nutritious meals at the summer feeding sites when the site program is in operation. Children can also receive homework help, computer skills, and nutrition education. Locations and times can be found on the website.

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Summer Food Service Programs

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM | INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY AT HIGHPOINT

Any child that comes to the Friendship Centre during the summer, when school is not in session, can receive a free lunch.

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Summer Food Service Programs

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM | BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 87

Offers a summer food program for individuals ages 18 and under. Dates of operation are through June 9, 2025 to August 8, 2025. All sites are closed June 19, 2025 and July 4, 2025.

Lunch Cafeteria Locations:

-Irving Elementary, 602 West Jackson Street, Bloomington, IL: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-9 am (breakfast), and 11:30 am-12:30 pm (lunch)

-Sheridan Elementary, 1403 West Walnut Street, Bloomington, IL: Jun 4-Jul 30 Mon-Fri 8:45 am-9:30 am (breakfast), Jun 4-Aug 8 Mon-Fri 11:30 am-12:30 pm

-Stevenson Elementary, 2106 Arrowhead Drive, Bloomington, IL: Jun 9-Jul 3 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-9 am (breakfast), 11:30 am-12:30 pm (lunch)

-Bloomington Public, 205 East Olive Street, Bloomington, IL: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-12:30 pm

-Boys and Girls Club, 1615 West Illinois Street, Bloomington, IL: Jun 2-Aug 1 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-9 pm (breakfast), Mon-Fri 11:30 am-12:30 pm (lunch)

Open ONLY during summer school:

-Bloomington High, 1202 East Locust Street, Bloomington, IL: Jun 9-Jul 3 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-9 pm (breakfast), Mon-Fri 11:30 am-12:30 pm (lunch)

Mobile Lunch Stops:

-Friendship Park, Allin Street and Jefferson Street, Bloomington, IL: Mon-Fri 11 am-11:15 am

-City of Refuge Ministries, 404 Brock Drive, Bloomington, IL: Jun 9-Jul 11 Mon-Fri 11:25 am-11:50 am

-Holton Homes, 1400 West Market, parking lot of Market and Hinshaw, Bloomington, IL: Jul 14-Aug 8 Mon-Fri 11:25 am-11:50 am

-Miller Park, 1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington, IL, between splash pad and old concession stand: Mon-Fri 12 pm-12:25 pm

-Wood Hill Family, East Wood Street and East MacArthur Avenue, Blooming, IL: Mon-Fri 12:35 pm-1 pm

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Summer Food Service Programs

BETTENDORF FARMERS' MARKET | MISSISSIPPI VALLEY GROWERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.

Provides homegrown fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, eggs, bedding plants and hanging baskets, and home crafts offered for sale by local vendors. Other activities are offered regularly, see website for details.

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Farmers Markets

SUMMER EATS PROGRAM | UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY

Provides a free grab and go meal at various sites and libraries throughout Lee County for the youth in the summer while school is out of session. Meals include peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, crackers, granola bars, and fruit. All library sites will have meals available during library hours.

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Summer Food Service Programs

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM | GOD'S HANDS

Summer sack lunches are available in a "grab and go" style.

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Summer Food Service Programs

Neighborhood Market - Garfield Park Community Council - The Hatchery

Garfield Park Community Council provides a farmers market, selling hyper-local produce grown in community gardens. The market is located at 135 North Kedzie at the Hatchery.

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Farmers Markets

SUMMER MEALS | SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

Provides free healthy and nutritious meals during summer break for children.

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Summer Food Service Programs

AFTER SCHOOL ALL-STARS, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | BOYTON STREET COMMUNITY CENTER

Offers educational, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for families including mentoring, community meal, and summer food program.

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Community Meals
Summer Food Service Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
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Summer Food Service Programs | BEACON PLACE - Summer Lunch Bunch

Offers a free day camp for Lake County youth each summer. Provides free breakfast and lunch, and one bag of nutritional snacks for the weekend.

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Summer Food Service Programs

Christmas Meals | MOST BLESSED TRINITY PARISH - Soup Kitchen

Offers hot, carry-out meals for Lake County residents in need. May visit each day it is open, Wednesday through Saturday. **Also serves meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas day**

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Christmas Meals

Summer Food Service Programs | WhyHunger

Referrals to summer food programs across the United States.

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Summer Food Service Programs

DAVENPORT FARMERS' MARKET | MISSISSIPPI VALLEY GROWERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.

Located at the Bettendorf Farmers' Market location.

Provides homegrown fresh fruits and vegetables; eggs, baked goods, honey, jams, and jellies; bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials, wood crafts, sewn items, and other crafts offered for sale by local vendors.

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Farmers Markets

Summer Food Service Programs | Glen-Ed Pantry

Brown Bag Buddies: Providing 5 balanced breakfasts, 5 healthy lunches and Nutritious snacks. Drive-through pickup only; please have children in the car when possible- No rainchecks or alternate pickup days.

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Summer Food Service Programs

Thanksgiving Meals | MOST BLESSED TRINITY PARISH - Soup Kitchen

Offers hot, carry-out meals for Lake County residents in need. May visit each day it is open, Wednesday through Saturday. **Also serves meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas day**

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Thanksgiving Meals

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