Skokie Farmers Market Grows Generosity

The Skokie Farmers Market season kicks off on Sunday, June 2 and runs every Sunday through November 3 (7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) outside of Village Hall.

In addition to providing great food and entertainment, the Market also supports our community.

Supporting Skokie Families

Each week, participating vendors at the Market donate produce to the Niles Township Food Pantry. Volunteers from St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Village’s Commission on Family Services collect excess fruits and vegetables to support food-insecure families.

Opportunities to Donate

The Market hosts a monthly collection of clothing, toiletries and nonperishable food. Bring items to the Village tent near the main entrance to the market on the last Sunday of the month throughout the summer:

• June 30

• July 28

• August 18 (date updated due to Backlot Bash)

• September 29

• October 27

Donations benefit the Niles Township Food Pantry and Niles Township Clothing Closet. Among the most essential items needed are:

• New or gently worn clothing, all ages and sizes

• Diapers, wipes, baby formula

• Cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels

• Non-perishable food

By the Numbers

In 2023, the Commission on Family Services collected over 7,000 pounds of fresh produce and more than 150 large bags of clothing