UMMA Harvest Market

UMMA Harvest Market is a free grocery-style market operated by the Urban Muslim Minority Alliance (UMMA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities in Lake County. Located at 502 10th Street in Waukegan, the market opened in August 2024 and provides free, fresh groceries and essentials to families facing food insecurity, allowing customers to select up to 25 items per week. Beyond food assistance, UMMA offers nutrition education, cooking classes, job readiness programs, and food delivery services to housebound seniors as part of its comprehensive mission to support families in achieving financial security and self-sufficiency.