Chicago Food Hub

“The Four Components of Urban Food Hubs are food preparation, food production, food distribution, and waste and water recovery. Urban Food Hubs are made not only to provide access to enough and fresh food, but also to create jobs, improve public health, mitigate water management problems, and create urban resilience. The United States Department of Agriculture defines a food hub as “a centrally located facility with a business management structure facilitating the aggregation, storage, processing, distribution, and/or marketing of locally/regionally produced food products. Food Hubs are a part of the agricultural value chain model and often share common principles relating to conservation, sustainability, healthy food access, and supporting local farmers.”