Chicago nonprofits offer affordable kosher, halal food

For food-insecure communities, how do you create options for different cultures and diets?

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Chicago nonprofits offer affordable kosher, halal food

For food-insecure communities, how do you create options for different cultures and diets?

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The planned closure of Englewood’s Whole Foods means that Go Green Community Fresh Market — a nonprofit grocery store and food pantry that offers halal options — is one of only three full-service grocery options in the neighborhood. Meanwhile in Rogers Park, Jewish nonprofit The Ark is expanding its food pantry for people who keep kosher.

Reset learns more about access to religious diets for Chicago families experiencing food insecurity.

GUESTS: Sana Syed, senior director of strategic initiatives at the Inner City Muslim Action Network and Go Green Community Fresh Market

Marna Goldwin, CEO of The Ark