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Donate What You Grow: Edible Evanston’s Produce Sharing Initiative

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GROW MORE
THAN YOU NEED?

tomato

Let Edible Evanston help. We will…

basket

DONATE IT TO
A FOOD PANTRY.

HOW?
DROP IT IN AND
WE’LL DELIVER IT.

cooler

PICKUPS START 
JUNE  8, 2025
and run through October 12, 2025

Place it in a cooler at the time & place shown below.

Where
NORTH EVANSTON

North Evanston PICKUPS START JUNE 8 and run through October 12

McCormick Community Gardens
2024 McCormick Blvd.

When Sunday 12:00 Noon to Monday 9:00 a.m.
Who Gets It Connections for the Homeless Food Pantry


Twiggs Canal Community Gardens  
Bridge at Simpson St. 

When Sunday 12:00 Noon to Monday 9:00 a.m.
Who Gets It Connections for the Homeless Food Pantry



SOUTH EVANSTON

South Evanston PICKUPS START JUNE 13 and run through October 3


James Park Community Gardens*
2222 Oakton St.

When Thursday 10 a.m. to Friday by 9:15 a.m.
Who Gets It Levy Center Free Farmstand



What

Any surplus fruits, vegetables, herbs and greens, right out of the garden. 

How to Donate

Bunch greens or bag small items (beans, cherry tomatoes) if possible; leave larger items loose. Clean off as much mud and dirt as possible and choose produce that has no signs of mold, spoilage, bruising or insects. Place in cooler during posted collection hours.

*James Park community gardens are not accessible to non-member gardeners. Other donors should please use another location.

Upcoming Events

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers wanted and a green thumb is not needed!

Edible Evanston and its associated projects can use your help.

Two waivers are required to participate: one for Edible Evanston, and one for the City of Evanston. You can sign it on-site, but if you are under 18 years old a parent or guardian must sign.

It's easiest to sign using the online versions

    • City of Evanston waiver form
    • Edible Evanston and Climate Action Evanston form

The Edible Evanston/Climate Action Evanston release is also available here if you prefer to print it and bring a copy with you.

If you have questions, email our volunteer coordinator.

Watch this space for details on all our other opportunities, dates and requirements or contact us.