Welcome to Greater Chicago Food Security

Addressing food insecurity through hydroponic solutions and educational initiatives.  

Everyone deserves the right to healthy food! We use hydroponics and vertical farming to grow all of our food locally and provide healthy produce to those experiencing food insecurity in our communites. Through education we encourage a sustainable mindset.

Team member helping student plant

Our Mission: 

Greater Chicago Food Security aims to address food insecurity in the Greater Chicago area by providing high-quality locally grown produce to those in need while supporting nutritional education programs for K-12 students, fostering long-term food security solutions.

Our Vision: 

To create a sustainable and equitable food system in Greater Chicago through a combination of community support, education, and access to fresh produce.

GCFS Hydroponics Program

We pair K-12 classrooms up with the right tools and educational materials necessary for successful outcomes.

  • Hydroponics lettuce

Get Involved and Volunteer

Join our hydroponics mission to educate our communities and help those experiencing food insecurity.

Contact Us

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Help Feed Our Communities

GCFS believes everyone deserves the right to healthy food. Your generous donation will feed families experiencing food insecurity in Chicagoland area. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your donation.  

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