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The Urban Canopy is pioneering the local food cycle to create a more sustainable & equitable food system in Chicago.

10/30/2026

LUCSA 10/28, 10/29 & 10/30
Happy Halloween 🎃
In this week’s share:
RMBR Kombucha kombucha
FranHer Bakery Chicago harvest square
River Valley Ranch & Kitchens Crimini
Finn's Ranch eggs
Mick Klug Farms Bosc pears
Hoffman Organic Farm potatoes
Doug and Beth Rinkenberger purple sweet potatoes
Happy Valley Farm beets & leeks
Kale from Family Farm Fresh Co-Op

Image descriptions: 1) produce on wooden background 2) substitute produce- carrots, bok choy, apples & zucchini

10/28/2026

Happy Halloween from The Urban Canopy!

Don't forget to compost that jack-o'-lantern! Want to send your cucurbit companion off in style? Squash that squash at one of these upcoming Pumpkin Smashes!

10/23/2026

LUCSA 10/21, 10/22 & 10/23
In this week’s share:
Moonbow Coffee Co. coffee beans
Publican Quality Bread toasted sesame
River Valley Ranch & Kitchens oyster mushrooms
Mick Klug Farms Bosc pears
Wild Coyote Farm watermelon radish & kale
Doug and Beth Rinkenberger sweet potatoes
Hoffman Organic Farm garlic
Happy Valley Farm spinach

Image descriptions: 1) produce on wooden background 2) substitute produce- lemongrass, sage, tomatoes & green onions

10/16/2026

LUCSA 10/14, 10/15, 10/16
In this week’s share:
pHlour bakery & cafe pumpkin cranberry sourdough
Mick Klug Farms apple c***r
River Valley Ranch & Kitchens portabella
Finn's Ranch eggs
Wild Coyote Farm arugula, bok choy & potatoes
Doug and Beth Rinkenberger sweet potatoes & onions
Happy Valley Farm spinach

Image descriptions: 1) produce on wooden background 2) substitute produce- carrots, parsley, garlic, fennel & chard (not pictured)

10/09/2026

LUCSA 10/7, 10/8, 10/9
HELLO OCTOBER! 🍁🍂

In this week’s share:
RMBR Kombucha kombucha
FranHer Bakery Chicago pumpernickel Pullman
River Valley Ranch & Kitchens white button
Finn's Ranch eggs
The Urban Canopy carrots
Nichols Farm & Orchard Brussels sprouts
Happy Valley Farm spinach & beets
Wild Coyote Farm scallions & potatoes

Image descriptions: 1) produce on wooden background 2) substitute produce- dill, pears, radishes & sweet potatoes

10/07/2026

Fall is the best season for farmers markets! Come learn about composting while shopping for squash, apples, homemade pies, and a lot more!

Wed, 10/7/26 7:00 am to 1:00 pm: Green City Market Lincoln Park: Wednesdays - 1859 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

Thu, 10/8/26 8:00 am to 1:00 pm: La Grange Farmers Market - 41 LaGrange Rd, La Grange, IL 60525

Sat, 10/10/26 7:00 am to 2:00 pm: Naperville Farmers Market - 200 E 5th Ave, Naperville, IL 60563

Wed, 10/14/26 7:00 am to 1:00 pm: Green City Market Lincoln Park: Wednesdays - 1859 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

10/02/2026

LUCSA 9/30 10/1 & 10/2

In this week’s share:
Publican Quality Bread toasted sesame
Wisco Pop! Bev Co Sparkling water
River Valley Ranch & Kitchens shiitake
Finn's Ranch eggs
Seedling Fruit pears
The Urban Canopy fennel & peppers
Wild Coyote Farm garlic & kale
Doug and Beth Rinkenberger potatoes

Image descriptions: 1) produce on wooden background 2) substitute produce- arugula, Thai basil, tomatoes & onions.

09/30/2026

Looking for something fun to do next week? Have questions about composting? Come visit us at these events!

Sat, 10/3/26 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Des Plaines Compostalooza! - 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Sat, 10/3/26 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Green City Market West Loop - 907 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607

Sat, 10/3/26 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Northcenter Farmers Market - 4100 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Sat, 10/3/26 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: OAKtoberfest - 2523 Flossmoor Rd, Flossmoor, IL 60422

Sun, 10/4/26 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM: Reuse-a-Palooza - 1400 W 46th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Wed, 10/7/26 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Green City Market Lincoln Park: Wednesdays - 1859 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

09/25/2026

Todays Compost Facts come from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (www.ilsr.org), a national nonprofit organization working to strengthen local economies, and redirect discarded materials into local recycling, composting, and reuse enterprises. It is reprinted here with permission.

For the full infographic, please visit ilsr.org/compost-climate

09/25/2026

LUCSA 9/23, 9/24, 9/25
In this week’s share:
Ruby Fine Hibiscus Tea hibiscus tea
pHlour bakery & cafe garlic boule
River Valley Ranch & Kitchens white button
Finn's Ranch eggs
Wild Coyote Farm komatsuna & watermelon
Seedling Fruit Mick Klug Farms Bartlett pears
Mick Klug Farms Concord seeded grapes
Frillman Farms peppers
Happy Valley Farm tomatoes & watermelon

Image descriptions: 1) produce on wooden background 2) substitute produce- bok choy, turnips, spinach, eggplant, mustard greens (not pictured)

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2550 S Leavitt Street
Chicago, IL
60608

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