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Urban Farming Program Marks 10,000 Customers Served: Reprint from WTTW Chicago Tonight Newsletter, Alex Ruppenthal | August 22, 2018 7:11 pm, Aug 23, 2018; An urban farming program that started barely two years ago with 7 acres of land near a former steel mill and a converted mobile library celebrated a milestone Wednesday, having served 10,000 customers with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Fresh Moves is Looking for Drivers!: May 17, 2018; Urban Growers Collective is lookling is looking for Fresh Moves Outreach CDL Driver. See job description attached.
GADC's Spring Health Fair on the Block a Heartwarming Success: May 22, 2015; On May 21st, the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC), held it's Spring 2015 Health Fair on the Block on 79th Street. The day started with cool winds, but the sun came out early, causing the block between Racine and May to bustle with lots of activity and excitement!
Auburn Gesham Walmart Neighborhood Market Grand Opening!: Shannon Carlvin, Mar 4, 2015; Grand Opening of Walmart Neighborhood Market in the Auburn Gresham Community, Wednesday, March 4th! The long aisles filled to capacity with everything shoppers need, from general groceries, colorful fresh fruits and vegetables, to household products. No more running from store to store, this is a new Auburn Gresham's one-stop shop!

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