Southern Illinois Grow Gathering at St. Louis Area Foodbank

What are Grow Gatherings?
Grow Gatherings are designed to foster collaboration and understanding across Illinois’ food system through tours and relationship building. Network with IL-EATS partners while exploring the innovative efforts shaping our local food system.

Southern Illinois Grow Gathering | Bridgeton, Missouri | April 11, 2025 from 10-3 PM

St. Louis Area Foodbank will host the Southern Illinois Grow Gathering on Monday, February 24, from 10-3 PM. This gathering features networking opportunities and tours of the following IL-EATS partners:

FARM Mobile Pantry (Collinsville, Illinois)
Liberty Apple Orchard (8308 Kuhn Station Rd., Edwardsville, IL 62025)
St. Louis Area Foodbank (70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044)

Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Pre-registration is required. Space for this event is limited to 50 attendees.

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