HeartStrong Food Pantry

07/25/2026

Some fast facts about Link Match, a program allowing Link recipients to use their benefits at local farmer's markets, from The Land Connection:

7️⃣ There are seven local markets happening this summer where you can use your EBT/Link card to participate in Link Match and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables!

🌱Once you have a Link Match Voucher or token, it can be used at any participating market, even other participating Link Up Illinois locations throughout the state.

🌟Participants automatically receive additional benefits through the Link Match program. Every market day, they 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 of your swipe.

🥕This program is so important for our community! Learn more here: thelandconnection.org/marketbenefits/

Thank you to The Land Connection for being our page partner this week!

06/16/2026

Yesterday, I sat with local Gem, Master Gardener Tori Exum Johnson to talk tomatoes! She talked us through some of the best ways to get them started.

06/11/2026

🍅🌱Free tomato plants are now available in the lobby of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District while supplies last!

These plants are part of the Grow Together initiative, helping connect community members through gardening.

A special thank you to Sola Gratia Farm for providing these tomato plants to our community!

📍Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
201 W. Kenyon Rd.
Champaign, IL 61820

06/11/2026

03/27/2026

Free fun and fitness for the whole family tomorrow at the Martens Center!!

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we’re reminded that big change often starts with one person.

Ms. Lily Walton shared our mission with her family and friends, and because of her, over 100 families enjoyed stuffing on Thanksgiving. One person. One act of compassion. One ripple that reached hundreds.

Today, your gift can have the same impact—and thanks to the Urbana Meijer, your donation will be matched 3X! For every $10, The Urbana Meijer will give us $30.

Thank you for giving hope, dignity, and support to families in Champaign County.

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