Resiliency Card Program
The Resiliency Card is a prepaid card that can be used like a gift card at participating local markets and food retailers. It is designed to increase purchasing power for community members who need greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
At the same time, the program keeps food dollars circulating in local neighborhoods by strengthening small businesses, urban growers, and community-based food systems.
How It Works
One Card. Rippling Impact.
The Resiliency Card Program is implemented in partnership with community-based organizations. Partner organizations distribute Resiliency Cards directly to program participants, ensuring resources are delivered efficiently and equitably to individuals and families experiencing food access barriers.
Resiliency Card Hub
Check your Resiliency Card balance and see the most updated list of our partners below.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Resiliency Card is available to individuals and families enrolled through UGC or one of our community partner organizations and selected based on program guidelines. Participants must be SNAP/WIC eligible or have been impacted by recent changes in eligibility.
Check your balance through the Resiliency Card Hub above. Funds are automatically added on the first of each month. Unused funds do not roll over into the next month.
If your card has been lost or stolen please reach out to the program partner that issued your card or email us at Card@urbangrowerscollective.org.
Additional Food Access Resources
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is one of the city’s largest hunger-relief organizations, working with a network of food pantries, shelters, and community partners to provide nutritious food to individuals and families across Cook County while addressing the root causes of hunger.
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