Ways to give today:
1) Donate online:
Consider donating to help us reach our 2024 goals and serve as many families as possible
2) Give by check:
Mail envelope to:
A Drop in the Desert
2038 Cromwell Drive
Wheaton, Illinois 60189
3) Spread the word:
Consider sharing our mission with friends, family, and colleagues. Every drop counts!
Summer 2024 Goal:
Reasons to give today:
This 2024 growing season we are continuing to serve families from The Center for Food Equity in Medicine, The Pilsen Food Pantry and Bridge Communities who wish to make health-conscious dietary choices. We are excited to serve more families in the Chicagoland area, many of whom come from food desert communities.
Your generosity will allow us to purchase farm fresh produce from our new and existing partner farms, The Urban Canopy of Chicago, Illinois and The Conservation Foundation’s Green Earth Harvest of Naperville, Illinois.
100% of donated dollars will go towards providing fresh produce to communities in-need and supporting the small businesses of local farms. Your support allows us to continue building initiatives promoting health, well-being, and self-reliance in our communities.
Combat poverty
Our model allows us to increase the demand for healthier foods by eliminating the financial costs and logistical burdens that many food desert and other in-need communities face.
Instill dignity
All donations provide our members with the resources and guidance to cook healthy meals from home. Teaching our members self-reliance allows them to feel dignified in the process.
Buy locally
All produce is locally grown near the community it serves. Buying from local farms allows us to support small business and lay the groundwork for lasting relationships between farmers and our members.
A Drop in the Desert is a recognized non-profit organization, 501(c)(3), in the state of Illinois. No goods or services were received in exchange for this donation. Our Employment Identification Number is 86-1589826. Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.