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Nonprofit & Organic Urban Farm in Englewood 🥕Serving our communities through local, healthy, affordable food & innovative paid employment training.

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TODAY is the day!! Growing Home's Englewood Farm Stand is back in action! 🥦 🥬 🫑 🌶 🥕

1844 W. 59th St. | 11am-5pm

🍅 Can't wait to see you all soon! by @growinghome

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We couldn’t be prouder of LaQuandra (Growing Home staff and alum!) and the ❤️❤️ she is spreading through her food, healthy tips and hard work for her farm to table-inspired catering company.

Come on out to our farm stand today at 59&Honore, 11am-2pm to try out some of her delicious snacks!

Huge thank you to @blockclubchi for the beautiful article. And thanks to @chicagosmayor for the extra feature!

Link in bio. by @growinghome

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A sneak peek into our mission and work at Growing Home!

Get involved at growinghomeinc.org or message us!

Donate at donorbox.org/donatetogrowinghome, the link in our bio or Venmo @GrowingHomeInc. Thank you to all of our incredible supporters! taken in Chicago, Illinois by @growinghome

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🔥 Meet Chef LaQuandra! 🔥

We're excited to have Growing Home's very own Chef LaQuandra of La Fair's Fresh Bites to Growing Home's Annual Backyard BBQ!

We're looking forward to having her share her fresh, flavorful creations with you! Be ready for another delicious touch to an already incredible chef lineup.

Come hungry—we'll see you this Sunday!

🎟️ Tickets are still available. Grab yours while you can! https://backyard-bbq-2026.eventbrite.com

#GrowingHome #BackyardBBQ #ChefSpotlight #ChicagoChefs #LaFairsFreshBites by @growinghome

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14 days ago

🔥 Meet Chef Dre! 🔥

We're excited to welcome Chef Dre to Growing Home's Annual Backyard BBQ!

Chef Dre is part of our amazing lineup of culinary partners joining us this Sunday. We can't wait to have them bring their talents to the table.

Come hungry and ready for a great day of food, fun, and community!

🎟️ Tickets are still available—grab yours while you can! Link in Bio.

#GrowingHome #BackyardBBQ #ChefSpotlight #ChicagoChefs by @growinghome

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15 days ago

🔥 Meet Chef David! 🔥

We're excited to have Chef David of Blue Hat Foundation joining us at Growing Home's Annual Backyard BBQ!

David has been part of Chicago's culinary scene for more than 25 years and has cooked for professional athletes, entertainers, and their families as a personal chef. We're excited to see what he brings to the table!

Come hungry—we'll see you this Sunday!

🎟️ Tickets are still available. Grab yours while you can! Link in Bio.

#GrowingHome #BackyardBBQ #ChefSpotlight #ChicagoChefs by @growinghome

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15 days ago

🔥 Meet Chef Carlyn! 🔥

We're excited to welcome Chef Carlyn of Purposefully Prepared to Growing Home's Annual Backyard BBQ!

With 30 years of passion for great food and gatherings, Purposefully Prepared creates bespoke “graze & gather” experiences that blend delicious cuisine, beautiful florals, thoughtful décor, and all the special details that bring a vision to life. 🌼

We can't wait to see what Chef Carlyn brings to the table this Sunday!

🎟️ Tickets are still available—grab yours while you can! https://backyard-bbq-2026.eventbrite.com

#GrowingHome #BackyardBBQ #ChefSpotlight #PurposefullyPrepared by @growinghome

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16 days ago

🔥 Meet Chef Shaqueta! 🔥

We're excited to welcome Chef Shaqueta of Care Chef Hospitality to Growing Home's Annual Backyard BBQ!

A chef and hospitality creative, Chef Shaqueta believes good food is about more than what's on the plate—it’s about culture, connection, joy, and community. Through catering, private dining, culinary experiences, and food education, she’s bringing people together around the table.

We can't wait to taste what she has in store this Sunday!

🎟️ Tickets are still available—grab yours while you can and join us this Sunday! Link in bio.

#GrowingHome #BackyardBBQ #ChefSpotlight #CareChefHospitality #Community by @growinghome

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17 days ago

🔥 Meet Chef Darryl! 🔥

We're excited to welcome Chef Darryl Fuery of Sidedish Chicago to Growing Home's Annual Backyard BBQ!

An executive chef and corporate caterer with 36 years of experience, Chef Darryl has deep roots in the Englewood community and has spent decades training youth and young adults in the culinary arts. This Sunday, he will be bringing that same passion via Sidedish Chicago, a new venture focused on healthy, delicious side dishes for every occasion.

We're thrilled to have Chef Darryl as part of this year's chef lineup!

#GrowingHome #BackyardBBQ #ChefSpotlight #SidedishChicago #Englewood by @growinghome

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18 days ago

🔥 Meet Chef Jeannine! 🔥

We're excited to have Chef Jeannine of Tender Sauces joining us at Growing Home's Annual Backyard BBQ this Sunday!

Through Tender Sauces, Chef Jeannine uses food as a tool for wellness, connection, and community. She also teaches at Kendall College, serves as Culinary Wellness and Nutrition Manager for Peace Runners 773, and is pursuing a master's degree in Culinary Therapeutics at the Culinary Institute of America.

We're thrilled she'll be sharing her talents with us and can't wait for you to enjoy her creations!

🎟️ Tickets still available: https://backyard-bbq-2026.eventbrite.com

#GrowingHome #BackyardBBQ #ChefSpotlight by @growinghome

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18 days ago

THIS WEEK! September 17

3rd Thursday Farm Stand Celebration 🎉 Join us for as we highlight Fruit and Veggies Month at Growing Home! Featuring local vendors, delicious produce and free snacks family activities, tours. Free fruit bags while supplies last!

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-homes-3rd-thursday-farm-stand-celebrations-tickets-1997978994958 by @growinghome

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20 days ago

🔥 Chef Spotlight: Chef Royce 🔥

We're excited to welcome Chef Royce to Growing Home's Annual Backyard BBQ!

A Chicago-born chef with more than 20 years of culinary experience known for his unique Japanese-Caribbean fusion cuisine and passion for bringing people together through food.

🎟️ Join us September 20 and taste what @get_sauced_gyoza has in store:
https://backyard-bbq-2026.eventbrite.com

#GoodinEnglewood #GrowingHome #BackyardBBQ #ChefSpotlight #ChicagoChefs #FoodForGood by @growinghome

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