Local Foods, established in 2015, is a modern market located in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. The company operates a renowned butcher shop, the Butcher & Larder, and a farm-to-table café named Stock. Local Foods is dedicated to reviving and strengthening the Midwest's local food system by partnering with small-scale, family farms. Their core mission is to connect Chicagoans with the finest Midwest produce, meat, dairy, and grains through ethical and sustainable practices.
Notable figures associated with Local Foods include its founders and key partners from the Midwest farming community. The company has garnered attention for its commitment to local sourcing and sustainability, earning a reputation as Chicago’s first wholesaler of exclusively local food. Local Foods has significantly impacted the local food infrastructure by supporting family farms and providing high-quality, ethically sourced products to the community.
