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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Greater Chicago Food Depository donates half of the free produce, while the other half comes from wholesalers.

Produce Mobile distributes free produce, combats food insecurity in Evanston

January 9, 2024

To Shawn Iles, assistant program director at religious nonprofit Interfaith Action of Evanston, the best part of his job is getting to know regulars at Produce Mobile — a free produce market that aims...

Evanston hosted its second participatory budgeting expo, gathering dozens of people to hear about the proposals on the ballot.

Participatory budgeting expo draws Evanston residents as voting period nears end

September 24, 2023

Organizers of Evanston’s participatory budgeting program hosted the city’s second proposal expo at the Levy Senior Center on Saturday afternoon. Drawing a dozen visitors, it was an opportunity for...

A number of food items on a tan lunch plate. From left to right, there is a fork, tater tots, celery and carrots and a carton of milk. Below that there are orange slices and a burger.

Here are the food-related service programs available in Evanston this summer

May 25, 2022

In recent years, Evanston has expanded its availability of fresh fruits and vegetables for residents of all ages. This summer, residents can access meals through a summer food program and a number of food...

A bag of groceries with cans and produce.

EPL, other community resources expanded as a result of the pandemic

April 3, 2022

When the pandemic started, Evanston Public Library’s Communications and Marketing Manager Jenette Sturges found herself struggling to digitize the library’s large catalog of in-person resources with...

Producemobile. The community food resource will continue to operate to address the need of food insecure residents.

Producemobile to provide fruits and vegetables Tuesday

April 12, 2020

In an effort to fulfill the need for fresh produce in the Evanston community, the Producemobile will continue to operate under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. Mary Beth Roth, Producemobile...

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