Local Chick-fil-A owner, South Side urban farms teaming up to increase access to fresh food

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Jan. 20, 2026, noon
Last Updated Jan. 20, 2026, noon
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chick-fil-a-south-side-urban-farms-access-to-fresh-food/

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Chick-fil-A and an urban farming organization are teaming up to help expand access to fresh food across the city. Kareem Edwards, the owner of the Chick-fil-A in the South Loop, donated $50,000 to Just Roots Chicago to further education, sustainable farming, and community- building. Just Roots Chi...