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Bacon is displayed for sale at a grocery store Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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Community gardens like Motherland Gardens and Enos Park in Springfield are addressing food insecurity by offering affordable, high-quality fresh produce to local residents. These gardens provide both communal and personal plots and are seeing increasing demand driven by rising food costs and reduced aid programs.