From Farm to Food Cooperative: A History of the Grocery Business in Elgin
Join Shared Harvest and the Elgin History Museum on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for a journey through the history of the grocery business in Elgin, uncovering the roots of our local food systems and the future we’re ...
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Co-op Brews & FAQs
Join Shared Harvest board members and supporters at an upcoming, casual event we’re calling Brews & FAQs. Bring a friend, grab a beverage and learn about how a grocery co-op will benefit our community while supporting our local small businesses. ...
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2024 Annual Meeting Recap
Thank you to all who attended, in person or online, our annual meeting held on Monday, November 18, 2024, in person at the Gail Borden Main Library and online via Zoom. Being a co-op member includes democratic participation and we ...
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Shared Harvest Co-op Awarded 2024 HFFI Planning Grant
In November, Reinvestment Fund awarded nearly $5.8 million in grants through its Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) 2024 Planning Grant Program, a program of America’s HFFI, a public-private partnership administered by Reinvestment Fund on behalf of USDA Rural Development. After ...
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Annual Shareholder Meeting: Mon. Nov. 18
Being a co-op owner includes democratic participation! We look forward to engaging with our shareholders at our annual business meeting. Join in person or online.
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Farm to Table: Sold Out Success!
Our October 6 Farm to Table Dinner was a feast for the eyes and the palate at Elgin's lovely and historic Frida's Party Room.
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2024 Farm to Table Dinner: October 6
Tickets are now on sale for Shared Harvest's annual Farm to Table dinner on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Seating is limited to so purchase your tickets today!
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The Humble Onion
With their distinctive smell, taste and texture, onions play a role in cuisines around the world. Here are some ideas to make use of varieties available now at your local farmers market.
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Resources for Local Healthy Produce
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, an observance to promote growers and the grilling season. Learn how to prioritize organics and connect with local producers.
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Spring Momentum
Your Shared Harvest team has been busy this past month working toward our vision of opening our cooperatively owned grocery store focused on healthy products to meet the needs of our community. We’re actively pursuing the Illinois Grocery Initiative (IGI) grant opportunity, ...
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Celebrating National Garlic Month
Updates on our co-op journey As we look forward to a new season of gardening, outdoor activities and events, Shared Harvest continues in our mission to transform the local food economy by opening our community-owned grocery store in downtown Elgin. Over ...
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Upcoming events with Shared Harvest
Updates on our journey to open our local co-op The Shared Harvest board affirms our commitment to secure a site in downtown Elgin for our community-owned grocery store focused on local, organic, and healthful foods. We are continuing to research and ...
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