The GardenWorks Project has joined forces with this national non-profit organization in pursuit of a more local, resilient food system.
Fresh Food Connect helps local food growers connect with nearby food pantries so produce grown in their gardens can be directly donated.
When you use the app to manage your donation, you’re not only helping out a neighbor in need, you’re also reducing the environmental impact of food waste.
Whether you’re able to donate two pounds or twenty, you’re making a difference.
Matt Tansley is a Land Use Planner with the Kane County Development and Community Services Department. He provides staff support for the implementation of various county long-range and strategic plans, including the Kane County 2040 Plan, the Growing for Kane Report, and the Kane County Food Hub Feasibility Study. He also coordinates the activities of the Kane County Planning Cooperative, an interdepartmental working group of planning practitioners representing the Departments of Development, Health, and Transportation, as well as publishes the group’s monthly newsletter. Matt holds a B.S. in Political Science from Bradley University and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. For the past four years, Matt has served as Secretary on The GardenWorks Project’s Board of Directors. Matt can be reached at matt@gardenworksproject.org