 |
September 2023 Newsletter |
Wild Onion Market is our market. We’ll keep dollars local, support local farmers and producers, and help build a sustainable food production and packaging system. Join here!
Spread the word! Share and comment @WildOnionMarket on Facebook
Momentum is growing! Construction is well underway, Devon Bank has approved our loan, we’re in the final push to raise the last funds needed, and to get to 2000 Owners by December. Join our welcoming community. Together, we are building a community-owned grocery store where we can make consumer choices that reflect our values.
7007 N. Clark Update
|
|
 |
There has been great progress on the store in recent weeks. Exterior mural signage is complete, plumbing inspection has been passed, electric rough-in is complete, walls and ceilings are going up. The vision for our store is quickly becoming a reality! Get ready to start shopping in a few short months…
 |
Events
 |
TONIGHT! Join the Tibetan Monks of Drepung Gomang for the final event of this week’s first midwest stop of their U.S. cultural tour. The evening of meditation and song, celebration and reverence will feature the Tibetan chanting by the Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery. Evanstonian Jahn Congo will add to the night with soulful hip hop, followed by a set of Kirtan — call and response chanting — led by Chicago’s own Devi 2000. Thomas Ananda Zwergel of Lighthouse Yoga will be the MC for the evening. Beautiful goods from the Drepung Gomang Monastery for sale.
 |
Announcing “A Magical Evening”, an evening of food, drinks, neighbors, and all kinds of fun activities to make the evening full of magic. This event will be a fundraiser for Wild Onion Market’s Stock The Shelves campaign.
6-9 PM, Wednesday 10/11 at Rhapsody Theater, 1328 West Morse Ave., Rogers Park. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event.
Job Opening at Wild Onion Market
 |
Are you passionate about providing healthy food access for all? About building a resilient local food system?
Do you have experience in communications or marketing? We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator!
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an inclusive, local, values-driven business that’s about the people. Working with Wild Onion Market makes a difference!
|
Help the Wild Onion Market Community Grow
- Talk to a couple of friends or co-workers about us.
- Share and comment on a post @WildOnionMarket on Facebook
and Instagram -
Help keep progress towards store opening on track! Support construction by making a further investment or donation, options are explained here.
We are on the move – gaining Owners, fundraising, and getting our store ready to open!
Questions about Wild Onion Market? Email Board@
https://join.wildonionmarket.