LUCSA
Local Produce Delivered Weekly
Our Local Unified Community Supported Agriculture program, or LUCSA for short, is a year-round local produce delivery service, bringing fresh boxes to your door weekly or bi-weekly.
We Believe Good Food Is Common Sense: Sustainable Growing Practices, Rich in Nutrients, Supports Local Producers
The Urban Canopy’s LUCSA program connects Chicagoans directly to fresh, locally grown produce through a flexible, seasonal subscription model. Sourced from The Urban Canopy's own farms and a network of regional growers, each share supports sustainable agriculture while providing members with nutrient-rich, responsibly grown food.
With multiple share sizes, convenient pickup locations, and optional add-ons, the CSA makes eating local easier and more impactful than ever..
Why Thousands of Chicagoans Choose LUCSA
Year Round Deliveries
Many CSAs are only offered seasonally, but we think good food is important year round. We offer fresh produce and pantry staples 48 weeks a year.
Flexible ‘Pay as You Go’ Billing
Our subscription is purposefully flexible to fit into your life. After you sign up, every 4 weeks your subscription automatically renews. You can cancel anytime.
Recipe Ready Nutrition
Each weekly box contains a balanced seasonal variety of fresh produce and packaged goods suitable for preparing nutritious meals.
LINK Matching
Use your Illinois LINK card, and benefit from the Link Match program to double your purchasing power.
Customizable Add Ons
Every box can be customized with an additional protein subscription, and one time add-ons from local producers to bring you more of what you love every week.
Local Reinvestment
We source our box from a 100 mile radius, keeping your dollars in the local economy and reducing food miles.
What’s In the Box
Freshly Baked Bread from Local Bakeries
pHlour, Publican Quality Bread, FranHer Bakery, Zeitlin’s Delicatessen
1 Dozen Free-Range Organic Eggs
Local Mushrooms
Beverage
Fresh roasted coffee, loose leaf tea, kombucha, juices, lemonade, tonics, adult beverages and more!
Local fruits, vegetables, and herbs
Early Season
Radishes, Rhubarb, Asparagus, Spinach, Strawberries, Lettuce, Green Onions, Garlic Scapes, Green Garlic, Cooking Greens
Mid Season
Zucchini, Leeks, Apricots, Peaches, Plums, Corn, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Peppers, Squash, Green Beans, Blueberries, Blackberries, Cherries, Chard, Kale, Collards, Eggplant, Fresh Herbs
Late Season
Grapes, Pears, Apples, Cauliflower, Potatoes, Garlic, Leeks
How It Works
Step 1
Sign Up Online to Create Your LUCSA Member Account
Step 2
Choose Your Plan Frequency and Optional Add-Ons
Step 3
Enjoy Fresh Produce Delivered Weekly
LUCSA Plans & Pricing
| Frequency | Price | Billed | |
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| Full Share | Weekly | $55 / Share | $220 Every 4 Weeks |
| Half Share | Bi-Weekly | $60 / Share | $120 Every 4 Weeks |
| Link Card Full Share | Weekly | $27.50 / Share | $110 Every 4 Weeks |
| Link Card Half Share | Bi-Weekly | $32.50 / Share | $65 Every 4 Weeks |
Illinois LINK Matching
We produly offer LINK Match for anyone purchasing LUCSA with an EBT card. Each share is valued at $55 and will cost you $27.50 on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
You also can use the LINK Match for eligible items available in our Add-On Shop. Just select LINK as your preferred payment method and we will contact you with more information for the season! Please email lucsa@theurbancanopy.org if you have any questions about using EBT.
Featured Add-Ons
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Coffee
Four Letter Word
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Flour
Janie’s Mill
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Chai
Chai Baby
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Pesto
Artesian Farms
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Honey
Comer Crops
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Goat Cheese
J2K Capraio
LUCSA Delivery Areas
We deliver LUCSA boxes to much of the city of Chicago including:
Pilsen, Bridgeport, Bronzeville, Oakland, North Kenwood, Lake Meadows, Armour Square, China Town, UIC, Medical District, Fuller Park, South Loop, West Loop, River North, Fulton Market District, Streeterville, Noble Square, West Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Noble Square, West Town, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, Hermosa, Belmont Gardens, West Lake View, Lake View, Buena Park, Uptown, Lincoln Square, Edgewater, Rogers Park, parts of Evanston, Forest Glen, Wildwood, Peterson Park, North Park, Jefferson Park, Union Ridge, Big Oaks, Oriole Park, Norwood Park, Mayfair, Kimball, Norridge, Schorsch Village, Elmwood Park, parts of River Grove, Belmont Central, Belmont Cragin, Melrose Park, Maywood, Oak Park, Forest Park, Broadview, Berwyn, Cicero, La Grange Park, Riverside, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Brookfield, La Grange, La Grange Highlands, McCook, Lyons, Forest View, Stickney, Indian Head Park, Countryside, Hodgkins, Little Village, North Lawndale, Marshall Square, Mckinley Park, Brighton Park, Leclaire Courts, Central Stickney, parts of Nottingham Park, Chrysler Village, Archer Heights, West Elsdon, West Lawn, Gage Park, Back of the Yards, West Englewood, Chicago Lawn, Marquette Park, Washington Park, Fuller Park, Kenwood, Hyde Park, Jackson Park, Parkway Gardens, Englewood, Auburn Park, South Shore, South Chicago Southworks, Avalon Park, West Chesterfield, East Chatham, Auburn Gresham, Beverly View, Wrightwood, Ashburn, Scottlsdale, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Beverly, Brainerd, West Chesterfield, Cottage Grove Heights, South Chicago Southworks, Jeffrey Manor Vet's Park, Roseland, Pullman, West Beverly, Mt Greenwood, North Pullman, Trumbull Park, East Side, Sourth Deerng, Clumet Park, Hegewisch, Arizona, AltgelD Gardens, Riverdale, Blue Island, Robbins, Burnham, Dixmoor, Posen, Midlothian, South Holland, Markham, Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Thornton, Lansing, Glenwood, Flossmoor, Olymipa Fields, Lynwood.
LUCSA FAQs
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LUCSA — Local Unified Community Supported Agriculture — goes beyond the traditional CSA box. We deliver a curated variety of locally sourced goods throughout the year in the greater Chicagoland area, including seasonal produce, mushrooms, free-range eggs, artisanal breads, and locally crafted beverages. Unlike many CSAs, we offer flexibility: you can customize your shares to accommodate allergies and dietary needs, and explore even more local products through our online shop. Our goal is to make supporting local farms and vendors both convenient and exciting.
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Sign-ups are now open year round! you can sign up here!
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Full share member — receive weekly deliveries — $55/share (Billed at $220 every 4 weeks)
Half share member — receive bi-weekly deliveries — $60/share (Billed at $120 every 4 weeks) -
LUCSA operates as an ongoing membership - unless cancelled, memberships will automatically renew every 4 weeks. This reduces the hassle of repeated sign-ups throughout the year! Members are charged once every 4 weeks instead of weekly, biweekly or monthly. See more info on billing below.
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Yes, and we are proud to offer LINK Match for anyone purchasing LUCSA with an EBT card. Each share is valued at $55 and will cost you $27.50 on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. You also can use the LINK Match for eligible items available in our Add-On Shop! Just select LINK as your preferred payment method and we will contact you with more information for the season! Please email lucsa@theurbancanopy.org if you have any questions about using EBT. If you are an interested LINK member, signup here instead.
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Sign up for LUCSA here. If you are within our delivery zone, you will be able to sign up. If you aren’t, you can always reach out and ask us if we could make an exception. If you are an interested LINK member, signup here instead.
LUCSA Policies and Resources
Find everything you need to manage your produce box—policies, substitutions, how to start or stop your subscription, and tips for making the most of your deliveries. Whether you’re customizing your box, updating your delivery preferences, or pausing service for a week, we’ve collected all the details in one easy-to-access place.
Join LUCSA
By Joining LUCSA you’re helping contribute to a better food future, where good food just makes sense. Sign up now and start making an impact one box at a time.
