WHO ARE WE?
WE ARE A COLLECTIVE!
Evanston Grows is a collective impact organization dedicated to bringing together resources in the Evanston community to reduce food insecurity through increasing access to locally-grown produce and building community connections.
Founded in April 2021, Evanston Grows brings together diverse stakeholders—including non-profits, community gardens, private residences, schools, and businesses—to develop a common agenda and solutions for addressing the inequity in our community that has resulted in food injustice.
In short, the Evanston Grows collective works together to increase locally grown free fresh food to share!
OUR MISSION
Evanston Grows mission is to increase healthy food access, promote food literacy, and advance health equity by building a local fresh food system that is more just, sustainable and resilient.
DEI STATEMENT
At Evanston Grows, we are dedicated to a world where justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are paramount. We believe in providing opportunities and resources to all in our community.
THE Farms & GARDENS supported BY EVANSTON GROWS ARE CULTIVATED BY AND FOR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN WHICH EACH GARDEN IS LOCATED, TO WELCOME THE COMMUNITY TO HARVEST, EAT AND ENJoy.
our FARMS

“IF YOU GROW TOGETHER, YOU GROW TOGETHER…
- RON FINLEY