75th Street Fresh Foods Market
Looking for fresh, healthy groceries at no cost? Join us at the 75th Street Fresh Foods Market every Thursday in April at 12 PM for a shopper’s choice experience where YOU pick the groceries you need to prepare balanced meals at home—just like a regular grocery store, but FREE!
💰 Most shoppers take home about $150 worth of groceries—without spending a dime!
✅ No ID, income, residency, or citizenship requirements.
🛍 No RSVP or appointment needed—just bring your own bags!
🌧 We NEVER cancel due to weather.
💡 Plus, connect with local vendors offering career training, health services, employment assistance, legal aid, childcare, and more!
📍 Location: The Kindness Campaign – 703 E. 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60619
📅 Dates: May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
⏰ Time: 12 PM (Please do not arrive before 11 AM)
Come as you are and leave with a cart full of groceries! Spread the word and bring a friend!
For more info: www.kindnesseveryday.org | 📩 contact@kindnesseveryday.org
Linking Clinic & Community
According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, there is a 9.2 year life expectancy gap between Black Chicagoans and non-Black Chicagoans, a gap that widens even further when comparing specific neighborhoods – for example, in Streeterville, life expectancy is 90, but in Englewood, which is just 9 miles south, life expectancy drops to 60. Children and families who live in the lowest-resourced neighborhoods have higher rates of chronic conditions like asthma, obesity, and diabetes, as well as preterm birth, low birthweight and teen pregnancy. They also have less access to care and services to help prevent adverse health outcomes and address their health needs.
Linking Clinic & Community brings high quality clinical services and multifaceted culturally informed health promotion directly into Chicago communities. The Mobile Health program provides healthcare services delivered by Lurie Children’s physicians and allied health professionals working out of an easily accessible mobile unit. Services include school physicals, sports physicals, immunizations, well-child visits and vaccinations, and asthma care.
The Mobile Health Unit (MHU) will visit The Kindness Campaign on Friday, June 20th 9:00am – 3:00pm. This is during Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Spring Break. PRIOR REGISTRATION AND CONFIRMATION IS REQUIRED.
Get your child prepared for the 2025 – 2026 school year by receiving provider services from allied health professionals.
Step 1: Complete TKC Linking Clinic & Community Interest Inquiry at https://form.jotform.com/222187774261157 for each child needing to receive service(s).
Step 2: Complete Mobile Health Patient Registration Packet - Formstack at https://luriechildrens2.formstack.com/forms/mobile_health_patient_registration_packet for each child needing to receive service(s).
If you have questions, please email contact@kindnesseveryday.org
The Kindness Campaign implements fearless approaches to initiate social change and improvement by taking risks on new ideas and approaches, partnering “across lines” with people and stakeholders that share our belief to engage people and change the community for the better, today. We provide services for all sectors with a set of core values that drive our initiatives
2023 IMPACT
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750,000lbs+ of fresh, healthy food was shared for FREE, improving health outcomes caused by nutrition deficiency and food insecurity
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100+ uninsured and underinsured children accessed provider services from health institutions, including vaccinations, physicals and immunizations
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50+ primary school students participated in year-around community and school-based opportunities focused on increasing academic achievement, personal development and community participation through
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50+ community residents acquired skills to earn a living wage by completing a Technology Career Pathway with specializations in IBM IT Support Professional, Google IT Support Professional, Healthcare IT Support Professional and Finance + Technology (FinTech) Career Pathway
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15+ black girls ages 13 – 15 developed the necessary tools to embrace their identity, pursue their dreams and make meaningful contributions to their communities through the celebration of hair-braiding and sisterhood through
2022 IMPACT
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600,000lbs+ of fresh, healthy food was shared for FREE in areas without easy or affordable access to fresh, healthy food
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500+ uninsured and underinsured residents accessed provider services from health organizations, including vaccinations, physicals and immunizations
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15,000+ community members received public health information and community resources to ensure equitable participation
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30+ primary school students participated in during-school, after-school and out-of-school initiatives focused on increasing academic achievement and community participation through social & emotional learning and service learning
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40+ community residents acquired skills to earn a living wage by completing and trainings, earning Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and OSHA credentials
"Random acts of kindness have always been our model and sometimes people just pay it forward."
Christopher Watts, Executive Director
