-
As food insecurity continues to affect many families across Peoria, local organizations are trying to do their part by finding innovative solutions to combat this complicated issue.
-
After the Kroger located on Harmon Highway in Peoria closed its doors in 2018, South Peoria has been a known food desert struggling with food insecurity, especially the 61605, 61604, and 61603 zip codes.
-
Appreciating Peoria and BUILDING a better community are the goals of nonprofit BUILD Peoria. Through fundraising and completing one community voted-on project each year, BUILD seeks to impact future generations. There are four semifinalists for this year’s project and voting ends May 31.
-
Healthy food access can be a real problem on college campuses across the country. Two Bradley University professors surveyed students and found an unmet need on campus.
-
Peoria Grown sells fresh produce at cost at Market 309, set up at Logan Recreation Center in Peoria's South Side. Now, that mission is expanding to…
-
A new option for affordable fresh produce is coming to Peoria's South Side on Sunday.The not-for-profit Peoria Grown is partnering with the Peoria Park…
-
People who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—or SNAP—benefits can now order groceries online. A Peoria nonprofit is testing how well the…
-
A Peoria non-profit is trying to address food insecurity and community health through education.Peoria Grown hosts cooking classes at various community…