Glenwood Sunday Market Hosts Fundraiser to Fight Food Insecurity

The beloved Chicago farmers market is kicking off its 17th season with a call to action.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:24pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a lively farmers market, with soft, blurred shapes of produce, people, and tents bathed in a warm, golden light, conveying the vibrant energy and community spirit of the event.The beloved Glenwood Sunday Market in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood will kick off its 17th season with a fundraiser to support local food security initiatives.Chicago Today

Rogers Park's Glenwood Sunday Market is returning for its 17th season, but before the full market opens, it is hosting a fundraiser next weekend to raise money to fight food insecurity in the local community.

Why it matters

The Glenwood Sunday Market has become a beloved institution in the Rogers Park neighborhood, providing access to fresh, local produce and goods. By hosting a fundraiser to address food insecurity, the market is leveraging its platform to support a critical issue impacting many residents in the area.

The details

The fundraiser will take place the weekend before the Glenwood Sunday Market's official June 7th opening. Sandi Price, the executive director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance which organizes the market, discussed the upcoming event on ABC7 Chicago.

  • The Glenwood Sunday Market kicks off its 17th season on June 7, 2026.
  • The food insecurity fundraiser will be held the weekend prior to the market's opening.

The players

Glenwood Sunday Market

A beloved farmers market in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago that is returning for its 17th season.

Sandi Price

The executive director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance, the organization that runs the Glenwood Sunday Market.

Rogers Park Business Alliance

The local business organization that organizes the Glenwood Sunday Market in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago.

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What they’re saying

“Sandi Price, executive director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance, joined ABC7 to discuss on Saturday morning.”

— Sandi Price, Executive Director, Rogers Park Business Alliance

The takeaway

The Glenwood Sunday Market's decision to host a fundraiser to fight food insecurity before its 17th season opening demonstrates the market's commitment to supporting the local Rogers Park community beyond just providing access to fresh, local produce.