Project F_LL
Great Full Market 2024
It Doesn't Work Without U
Thank You For Your Support of the 4th Annual Great Full Market
On October 20, 2024, School Districts 65, 67, and 115 came together once again to host the annual Great Full Market at Beacon Place in Waukegan. This free farmers market and family festival provided residents with access to fresh produce, dry goods, and other pantry staples. Attendees enjoyed hot chocolate, churros, and family-friendly activities like Lotería, face painting, and crafts, with support from students of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.
“We continue to host the Great Full Market because food insecurity remains a critical issue in Lake County,” said Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Superintendent of the Lake Forest Schools . “Our students and staff are committed to making a positive impact by helping families access fresh, nutritious food.”
Thank you to our generous community for funding this entire event. Your donations made it possible to support families at Beacon Place, with more than 60 student and family volunteers distributing over 2 tons of fresh produce in 2024.
About Food Insecurity In Lake County, IL
According to the most recent data from Feeding America, in 2022 approximately 70,730 residents, or 9.9% of the Lake County population are living with food insecurity. That's nearly 1 in every 10 Lake County residents.
FULL PLATES. FULL HEARTS.
All donations are tax-deductible.
Project F_LL is a tri-district partnership between School Districts 65, 67, and 115. A committee made up of students, staff, and parent volunteers from these three districts coordinate efforts to collect and distribute food or donations to address food insecurity and shortages in Lake County and the surrounding areas. If you would like to make a monetary donation to Project F_LL, all donations will be used to support these efforts through a variety of programs and events offered throughout the school year, including food drives and community markets.
