Rooted for Good

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 comm

unity 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

Thank you to everyone who attended our pollinator workshop last week! You can still stop by the farm now through the end...
06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our pollinator workshop last week!

You can still stop by the farm now through the end of June to shop for your own pollinator-friendly plants!

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 - 5 pm; closed Sunday and Monday and closed June 19
Address: 33600 Pearl Street, Kirkland

Have some free time on Tuesdays? We'd love your help delivering food boxes to seniors in our community. Deliveries begin...
06/17/2026

Have some free time on Tuesdays? We'd love your help delivering food boxes to seniors in our community. Deliveries begin at 10:00 AM, and every delivery helps make sure our neighbors have the food they need. Sign up at rootedforgood.volunteerhub.com!

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is hosting a free food distribution on Saturday in Sandwich!
06/16/2026

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is hosting a free food distribution on Saturday in Sandwich!

Thank you to Northwestern Medicine's volunteer team for lending a hand in the garden! From harvesting garlic scapes and ...
06/15/2026

Thank you to Northwestern Medicine's volunteer team for lending a hand in the garden! From harvesting garlic scapes and mint to weeding garden beds, their efforts made a meaningful difference.

Thank you Kishwaukee United Way for hosting Day of Caring yesterday. We had awesome volunteers, Brenden, Jennifer, Joel ...
06/12/2026

Thank you Kishwaukee United Way for hosting Day of Caring yesterday. We had awesome volunteers, Brenden, Jennifer, Joel and Kim, that accomplished so many tasks!! Thank you!!!

All container arrangements are 25% off at Rooted For Good Kirkland! Created with care to last all season, they make a gr...
06/12/2026

All container arrangements are 25% off at Rooted For Good Kirkland! Created with care to last all season, they make a great gift for yourself or a friend. Stop by to take one home today!

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 - 5 pm, closed Sunday and Monday, closed June 19
Address: 33600 Pearl Street, Kirkland

Thank you to Burr Oak Solar and Red Maple Solar for their generous contribution to Rooted For Good!
06/11/2026

Thank you to Burr Oak Solar and Red Maple Solar for their generous contribution to Rooted For Good!

One of Rooted For Good's adult program participants, Dave, did an awesome job teaching the rest of the crew how to prope...
06/10/2026

One of Rooted For Good's adult program participants, Dave, did an awesome job teaching the rest of the crew how to properly coil up 200 feet of hose!

06/09/2026

Check out this week's mobile pantry schedule! You can visit rootedforgood.org to view our full calendar of events.

RFG Kirkland will be hosting a pollinator workshop on June 10 from 9:30 - 11 am. Take home a couple free perennial plant...
06/08/2026

RFG Kirkland will be hosting a pollinator workshop on June 10 from 9:30 - 11 am. Take home a couple free perennial plants and enjoy a family-friendly morning on the farm! The address is 33600 Pearl Street in Kirkland.

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2280 Bethany Road
Dekalb, IL
60115

Telephone

+17792129543

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