Star Farm Chicago, founded in 2016, is an urban farm focused on providing organic produce access in underserved Chicago neighborhoods, while also running community initiatives like farmers markets and vocational training programs. The initiative addresses nutrition-poor zones by offering fresh food options and aims to improve public health and reduce healthcare costs in food deserts. Support for Star Farm can be provided through donations, volunteering, or partnerships to enhance its community impact.

1. Nahima (Roxxy)

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Welcome to Star Farm
Chicago
Established in 2016, Star Farm
Chicago is an urban farm
dedicated to increasing access
to organic produce in
underserved neighborhoods of
Chicago
Founded in the Back of the
Yards neighborhood, the farm
has grown to include multiple
community initiatives such as
farmers markets, vocational
training, and educational
programs.
The Journey of Star Farm
Chicago

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Star Farm Chicago:
Empowering Communities
Mission: Provide access to
healthy food
Location: Back of the Yards
Services: Mobile markets,
Farmers Market, vocational
programs, community gardens
Budget: Faces funding
challenges
Pressing Issues: Limited reach,
expanding demand for services

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The Burning Issue:
Nutrition-Poor Zones in Chicago
In underserved
neighborhoods, healthy
food options are hard to
find, leading to poor health
and higher medical costs.
Star Farm tackles this by
providing fresh, locally-
grown produce to the
community.

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Why Accessible Healthy
Foods Matter
Many low-income areas in
Chicago are food
deserts(no healthy
alternatives), leading to
poor nutrition and health
issues. Star Farm addresses
these gaps by providing
fresh, locally-grown
produce.

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Health Issues
The rising healthcare costs
underscore the urgent need to
address food deserts, where
limited access to healthy food
leads to poor health outcomes.
Initiatives like Star Farm Chicago
can improve community health
and reduce the strain on
healthcare systems. This data
supports expanding efforts, such
as mobile markets, to bring fresh,
nutritious food to underserved
areas and drive long-term
economic and health benefits.

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The Impact of Healthy Food
Access
Improved public
health, stronger
communities, and
better educational
outcomes. Reduces
long-term healthcare
costs and encourages
sustainable living.

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Why This Cause Deserves
Your Support
Star Farm is a
grassroots initiative
with a proven track
record of making a real
difference in the lives of
Chicagoans.

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How You Can Support Star
Farm
Donate:
• Contributions support programs
like the Mobile Market and
Disability Farmers.
Volunteer:
• Engage in garden builds, farm
maintenance, and community
events.
Partner:
• Join forces to expand the farm's
impact in the community.
(Become a board member, social
media share,apply to work there)

10. Nahima(Roxxy)
Together, we can make a difference in
food access and community health.
Thank you @starfarmchicago