Our longtime farm partner, Down at the Farms, has been quietly nourishing our communities for years — supplying fresh, local produce, eggs, and proteins to food banks and families across Illinois. But as of late September, their program funding has been suspended, just as need is rising.
In August and September alone, they delivered over $250,000 worth of food to area food banks. Now, with the loss of SNAP support and Thanksgiving approaching, families who relied on those deliveries are facing real food insecurity.
Marty and his team are rallying farmers, chefs, and community members to fill the gap — and we’re amplifying the call. Their goal is to raise $25,000 to provide one week’s worth of food for local families in need: whole turkeys, chickens, vegetables, and eggs straight from the farms that sustain us all.
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of us.
Join us in supporting Down at the Farms and help feed families this season.
👉 Here’s how to donate:
Checks can be made payable to Down at the Farms, or you can connect directly with Marty to contribute via ACH or Square: mandk@thespencefarm.com
815-844-9947
Because food is community. And community is everything.
