Brainchild of LaDonna Redmond and Wil Seegars, Graffiti and Grub is a healthy, sustainable, local food experience for the hip hop generation, a community-based solution to the issue of food deserts.  Bringing in a major chain grocery store isn’t enough to fix public health issues in communities lacking access to healthy food options.  In addition to providing fresh choices to the community, Graffiti and Grub aims to serve as a community wellness center, providing wellness education, forums, and fun.

Note: We are moving! Stay tuned for news on our new location and hours…

images, from our celebration of the “Death of the Food Desert”. June, 2009

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4 Responses to “About”


  1. September 29, 2009 at 8:54 am

    drove by yesterday. i could not see anything from outside. is it a store or a restaurant? the images are not showing up on the site. thanks!

    • 2 graffitiandgrub
      September 29, 2009 at 1:43 pm

      Hi, Maggie. We are a store, and are located on the southeast side of the intersection of 59th and wentworth (east of the dan ryan expressway). We are just south of the train tracks that cross over the street.
      Best, Ayana

  2. 3 Thea
    September 30, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    Hi – I am an urban planning student and doing a project that is looking at green industries, job training, economic development, and food deserts. Your store is a model and an inspiration! I was wondering if anyone had the time to talk with me more about how your store is operated.

    Best, Thea

  3. May 15, 2010 at 9:58 am

    I applaud your efforts. It is time that we take ahold of our nutritional needs and become our own suppliers.


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