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Illinois Fresh Food Fund (IFFF)

Many of Illinois' urban communities lack access to fresh produce and other nutritious grocery goods. In fact, records show that at least 500,000 Illinoisans have limited or no direct access to local stores. Illinois intends to create a national model for stimulating local urban economies while improving the health and wellness of local residents.

The purpose of the Illinois Fresh Food Fund is to increase the availability of fresh food in communities and neighborhoods throughout Illinois. This statewide public-private partnership is designed to achieve a reduction in the high incidence of diet-related diseases; bring healthy food to communities which historically have not had access to fresh products; and to stimulate investment of private capital in low wealth communities.  Funding for the IFFF program is administered through IFF. 

For additional information contact:

Robin Broman, Senior Loan Officer
312.521.7375
rbroman@iff.org
www.iff.org