Global Gardens Chicago
​​A vacant lot transformed into a vibrant farm
in which 75+ refugees grow vegetables in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
Our Mission
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Improve access to fresh vegetables for newly arrived refugee families and their urban neighbors.
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Feed the souls of displaced farmers through re-connection with the soil and food production.
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Provide supplemental income for participating refugee farmers.
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Foster new, refugee-operated farms.
Our Roots
In 2012, 42 refugee families — many with three generations working together— turned a vacant lot into a productive garden and began growing fresh, organic vegetables for home consumption and sale. Today, our one acre farm in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood has 58 plots for refugee families who want to grow for home consumption, as well as 6 larger plots managed by six farmers who sell to local restaurants and markets.
Buy Our Produce
At Global Gardens Chicago, we use sustainable, healthy farming practices. Only materials approved for organic production are used on the farm for fertilizer and pest management. Our produce is pesticide-free and grown on healthy, living soil.
Get Involved
Farm with us, become a volunteer, attend upcoming events, and more!
Become a Monthly Member
Join our monthly membership program for as low as $10 per month and support your local refugee community and refugee farmers. Your donations enable us to continue serving refugee and asylum seekers in Chicago.