Sankofa Food Market

We are excited about bring a 21st Century Market to the Imani Village Center (located at 95th and Cottage Grove). 

 

What is a 21st Century market? A Market that not only provides free food to those who are food insecure but gives back the freedom of choice in what food they receive. Shoppers can select the food they need as opposed to receiving food that is pre-packaged. 

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The Sankofa Food Market is dedicated to addressing food insecurity on the far south side of Chicago, while simultaneously promoting total well-being-mind, body, and spirit.  We believe that access to healthy food is a basic human right and an essential part of living a full and balanced life.  

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Our Market provides individuals and families with fresh, nutritious groceries in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion. Beyond meeting immediate food needs, we empower our community through health and nutrition education, offering hands-on cooking and wellness classes within the Market.  Our goal is to develop and fully functioning demonstration kitchen to advance the culinary experience of our consumers and patrons. These sessions teach practical skills for preparing affordable, healthy meals and help participants build confidence in caring for themselves and their families, utilizing food as medicine and thereby increasing the life expectancy.  

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At the Sankofa Food Market we are not just filing plates, we are feeding hope, health and wholeness for all.

We welcome individuals and groups to volunteer, and we encourage your prayerful donation gifts to continue to vital work.