Local Food and Agriculture

The Bloomington Community Farmers' Market opens for the 2025 Season April 5.

The weekday version of the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market begins June 3!

Classes, plots in community gardens, financial assistance, and opportunities to grow food for community members in need.

Abodes Organic Community Garden is a public garden located within the Woods at Latimer apartment complex which supplies onsite gardening tools and resources; just bring your seeds and your green thumb!

The Bloomington Community Orchard is an all-volunteer nonprofit devoted to growing fruit trees and other edible agriculture for the community to enjoy while providing education and experience-sharing. The publicly owned orchard is maintained by volunteers, and the harvest is available to everyone.

Hilltop has historically focused on youth gardening, but has expanded its reach throughout the University and surrounding community to provide opportunities to learn about different gardening practices and connect with nature. Hilltop provides internships and work study programs for students, adult gardening classes and volunteer opportunities, and is open to visitors.

Learn how to start growing your own fresh veggies, herbs, and even tea in your own backyard!

No backyard? No problem! Lots of plants can thrive in apartment spaces.

This resource compiled by the Hoosier Hills Food Bank lists food pantries and on-site feeding programs that ensure that everyone in Bloomington has access to good, healthy food. This page also provides information on food-insecurity related services offered at the county, state, and federal levels.

Apply for, learn about, and manage benefits for programs such as SNAP food stamps.

Get assistance on applying for and managing SNAP benefits through the Hoosier Hills food bank.

Find information on the grocery stores located in Bloomington.

Use this list to find independently-owned grocers in Bloomington offering a variety of international products, specialty goods, local food, and more.

Reducing your consumption of animal products is one choice you can make to reduce your personal environmental impact. Learn about plant-based dining options and community in Bloomington!

Find information on funding for neighborhood projects working to increase the local food supply.