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OUR PROGRAMS

Our educational programs go beyond instruction to create coaching and community opportunities that bring participants and volunteers together in a collaborative, welcoming environment. Our commitment to reaching participants in underserved and underrepresented communities ensures that we’re bringing programs to groups that haven’t always had access.

Our evolving programs were designed to increase the sales of Good Food, facilitate financing for food and farm businesses, and inspire entrepreneurs and NGOs toward greater innovation. Our vision is Good Food On Every Table, with healthy, local and sustainable food available to all regardless of demographics, geography and economic circumstances.

GOOD FOOD ACCELERATOR (GFA)

GFA brings good food-focused entrepreneurs together for cohort programs, learning sessions and networking opportunities. Our experienced volunteer advisors provide mentoring, instruction and on-demand coaching, playing a critical role in helping these talented leaders grow their businesses.

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GOOD FOOD ACCELERATOR

The Good Food Accelerator is a membership program that offers Good Food businesses educational resources, business opportunities, and access to a community of mentors and peers. Our organization facilitates two cohort programs: Go To Market and Accelerate for Growth. In both programs, participating entrepreneurs work together in an immersive learning environment to realize their business venture. In addition to our cohort programs, GFA provides classes, community workshops, panels, activities, and networking opportunities for its members.

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FARMER TRAINING

Our Farmer Training program brings important knowledge to small- and mid-size farmers across the country through classes and workshops that take place in their communities. These learning opportunities are supported by manuals that can help farmers understand food safety requirements and wholesale sales.

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GOOD FOOD IS GOOD MEDICINE

GFGM combines community-listening, collaborative curriculum, cooking and coaching in a creative program focused on reducing high instances of diet-related diseases while moderating related health costs in Chicago’s underserved communities. In its initial launch, GFGM will focus on Englewood, North and South Lawndale, with plans to expand into East and West Garfield Park, Washington Park and Austin. Program offerings will include free cooking classes and connections to informational resources: resources: open dialogues with doctors and dietitians, free exercise programs, mindfulness/stress workshops, and more. The program also works to resolve food insecurity by connecting participants to food pantries, Love Fridges, and free access to medically-tailored prepared meals.

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GOOD FOOD IS GOOD MEDICINE

Good Food is Good Medicine is a nutrition education program that is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families by providing access to information, shared experiences and locally-sourced food. The primary goal of GFGM is to reduce instances of diet-related disease in neighborhoods throughout the region.

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