Executive Director, Chris Smith, grew up around senior facilities his whole life, his mother has worked in the field for over 30 years. He witnessed firsthand the lack of resources that were readily available, particularly food choices. He saw what programs delivered and what was deemed “nutrition” by these programs. It’s with that memory that we have started the “Fresh Food Program.”

Currently in early stage development and serving only a few areas for now, The L.Y.D. Fresh Food Program is all about making sure our most vulnerable community members have access to fresh food and produce. Working with local food suppliers and community farms, we deliver food to the doorsteps of our senior community here on the South Side of Chicago (and beyond soon). If you want to donate to the program to help us grow it further or want to volunteer, please contact us here.