Support a new season at Taylor Street Farms!

Taylor Street Farms is a volunteer-run community garden on Chicago’s Near West Side. We are committed to building a community that values and demonstrates the benefits of native and organic gardening and land stewardship.

We aim to make an impact by providing produce to neighbors experiencing food insecurity, organizing social and educational events, and maintaining a green space for people to enjoy. Our gardeners do not sell any produce; we fund our operations through yearly plot dues, in-kind donations, and tax-deductible contributions through our fiscal sponsor, NeighborSpace.

Available on a first-come, first-served basis, Taylor Street Farms offers over 70 raised-bed plots for growing a variety of fruits and vegetables, plus a permaculture garden. Each farmer commits to using organic practices and contributing time to maintain garden infrastructure. Several plots grow food for donation, and any public housing resident can access a growing space at no cost.

It takes many hands and a range of skills to keep Taylor Street Farms running. We will put your tax-deductible contribution to work right away!

Here’s what your generosity will do:

Sponsor a garden bed for a family in need

Fund the construction of ADA-compliant garden beds

Support the removal of invasive plants

Sponsor a garden workshop or public event

Rebuild our children’s garden and play area

Cover fixed expenses such as our city water permit

Repair old garden beds and fences and build new ones

Every contribution helps us care for this space and prepare for another season. If there is a particular project you would like your donation to support, let us know!

Warmly,

The Taylor Street Farms Steering Committee