Rooted for Good

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Rooted for Good Rooted for Good is a local non-profit organization taking an innovative approach to ending hunger & food insecurity in our community.

To date, Rooted for Good has provided over two million pounds of food to people locally. DCCG steadfastly continues as a frontline COVID-19 responder addressing the significant upsurge of food insecurity needs apparent to many in and around DeKalb County. The costs of bringing free food to the community has more than quadrupled since 2019. Thanks to a dedicated and capable staff, and generous community support DCCG has been able to meet this increased demand. Since March of 2020, DCCG has utilized its Grow Mobiles (mobile food pantries) and Genoa Area Community Food Hub (GACFH) to, collectively, serve more than 26,500 households/82,000+ individuals. Together, they have distributed over 840,000 total pounds of food working to ensure no one goes hungry. VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONS
Use the following links to review and sign up for current volunteer opportunities:
* Grow Mobile, 2280 Bethany Road, DeKalb
https://volunteersignup.org/QQ7LK
* Walnut Grove Vocational Farm, 33600 Pearl Street, Kirkland
https://volunteersignup.org/YFHBQ
* Genoa Area Community Food Hub, 415 W. Main Street, Genoa
https://www.volunteersignup.org/LRM9M?fbclid=IwAR28qDqqlu-5lVfFdGmcqCPNcE5rlJBu4SyvlKYT4voRNNV_jlpdw2lwYx8
* NW Medicine/Dolce Vita Community Gardens, 2476 Bethany Road, Sycamore
Contact [email protected]
* Walnut Grove Prairie Restoration Project, Wolf Road, Kirkland
Contact Maylan Dunn-Kenney at [email protected]

Donations can be made made by:
* texting GIVEDCCG to 44321
* clicking the Donate button at www.dekalbgardens.org
* mailing check to DCCG at 2280 Bethany Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

10/19/2026

📅 Here’s our schedule for the week!

Don’t forget! In addition to our mobile pantry distribution, we are holding a Family Resource Fair at Westminster Presbyterian Church this Thursday from 9 AM–12 PM.

Stop by to explore the resources and services offered by other local organizations, then visit our free food pantry from 11 AM–12 PM to pick up groceries for your household. 🥕

We hope to see you there!

A big thank you to our Northwestern Medicine Hospital volunteer team for beginning the process of tucking the NM garden ...
10/16/2026

A big thank you to our Northwestern Medicine Hospital volunteer team for beginning the process of tucking the NM garden in for the winter and preparing for another growing season. 🌱 We appreciate your time and teamwork!

We are partnering with the following organizations for a Food Pantry & Resource Event on Thursday, October 22 from 9:00 ...
10/15/2026

We are partnering with the following organizations for a Food Pantry & Resource Event on Thursday, October 22 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Rd. Please share to help spread the word!

Organizations attending:
📍 The Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies at NIU - Huskie Closet, distributing socks
📍 Family Service Agency of DeKalb County, distributing shoes
📍 Safe Passage, Inc., domestic violence shelter
📍 DeKalb County Health Department, distributing Narcan
📍 City of DeKalb Public Transit, distributing bus passes
📍 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb, distributing essential bags**
📍 Rooted For Good, distributing food**

**Distribution of food & essential bags will start at 11:00 AM

🍰 It’s National Dessert Day! A sweet thank-you to The King's Mansion Church-Kingston Illinois for recently donating birt...
10/15/2026

🍰 It’s National Dessert Day! A sweet thank-you to The King's Mansion Church-Kingston Illinois for recently donating birthday kits to our Genoa location! Your generosity helps our neighbors celebrate their special days with a little extra sweetness. We are very grateful for your support!

Thank you to the Beyond One Barb Transitions Center students for helping Rooted For Good! We appreciate all of the work ...
10/13/2026

Thank you to the Beyond One Barb Transitions Center students for helping Rooted For Good! We appreciate all of the work that you do to help our community!

10/12/2026

These are our mobile pantry events for the week! You can find our full calendar of events at Rooted For Good's website!

🌱 Thank you, Target volunteers! We appreciate everyone who came out to help at the RFG/NM Garden. Together, they harvest...
10/08/2026

🌱 Thank you, Target volunteers! We appreciate everyone who came out to help at the RFG/NM Garden. Together, they harvested more than 63 pounds of leeks and pumpkins!🎃🥬

Here is our calendar for October. You can always find our full calendar of events on Rooted For Good's website, listed i...
10/08/2026

Here is our calendar for October. You can always find our full calendar of events on Rooted For Good's website, listed in our link in bio.

Congratulations to our Board Member, Ellingsworth Webb, on being honored last Thursday evening as a DeKalb County Tribut...
10/07/2026

Congratulations to our Board Member, Ellingsworth Webb, on being honored last Thursday evening as a DeKalb County Tribute to Heroes honoree! We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

🚗 Have a car and a couple of free hours? Help us deliver food to seniors right here in our community. Each box helps som...
10/07/2026

🚗 Have a car and a couple of free hours? Help us deliver food to seniors right here in our community. Each box helps someone live with dignity in their home. Sign up by visiting the link in our bio. Together, we are !

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2280 Bethany Road
Dekalb, IL
60115

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+17792129543

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