URBAN

FARM

Meet José and Fredo

Workforce & Job-Readiness

Jose and Fredo Chavez work alongside Mary and Sr. Carolyn in our Urban Farm, planting, maintaining, and harvesting organic produce ranging from garlic and tomatoes to eggplants and potatoes. These brothers have been dedicated workers in the farm for years, and have seen it grow over time. Click on the video to hear how the Chavez brothers became affiliated with the Urban Farm and how working at PBMR has impacted their family.

Meet Rev. Linda Wygant

Food Pantry Partnerships

Pastor Linda Wygant founded Grace Seeds Ministry, a PBMR partner in the fight against food insecurity in Chicago. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, low income families in Back of the Yards and beyond are facing unprecedented challenges finding and securing nutritious meals and have visited food pantries more frequently. The Urban Farm has contributed weekly to food pantries and anti-hunger programs such as Grace Seeds in an attempt to alleviate food shortage burdens for community members. In the following video, Pastor Linda tells how PBMR has helped feed families in the extended community.