Dining With Dignity
Creating Development Programs for the People of Maple Park
Helping Those in Need Through Our Nonprofit Organization
Serving the community since 2011
About Us
Mission
The mission of The Seeds Center of Maple Park is dedicated to growing a great community by planting and nurturing programs that contribute to the educational, economic, social, and spiritual development of the people of Maple Park and adjacent communities. The Seeds Center of Maple Park is a nonprofit community-development corporation that achieves its broad mission through specific programs.
Workshops
All face-to-face workshops are currently on hold. Check the calendar frequently for updates.
Park Café
Park Café is one of the programs of The Seeds Center of Maple Park. It is a program that feeds the hungry and a place where people can come together and dine with dignity. The Park Café is now serving chef-prepared hot meals on Wednesdays and Fridays between 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
About Us
Mission
The mission of The Seeds Center of Maple Park is dedicated to growing a great community by planting and nurturing programs that contribute to the educational, economic, social, and spiritual development of the people of Maple Park and adjacent communities. The Seeds Center of Maple Park is a nonprofit community-development corporation that achieves its broad mission through specific programs.
Workshops
All face-to-face workshops are currently on hold. Check the calendar frequently for updates.
Park Café
Park Café is one of the programs of The Seeds Center of Maple Park. It is a program that feeds the hungry and a place where people can come together and dine with dignity. The Park Café is now serving chef-prepared hot meals on Wednesdays and Fridays between 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Meet Our Board of Directors
The board supports the work of The Seeds Center of Maple Park and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance.
Susan Clayton
Exec. Director
Katherine Brock
President
Sherman Todd
Vice President
Vivian Lambert
Program Coordinator
Ethel Streeter
Treasurer
Our Sponsors
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is Cook County’s local food bank. The GCFD provides food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community. Working with a network of more than 700 partner agencies and programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters, we provide food and hope for our neighbors in need every day.
Amazon Smile. Whenever you shop on Amazon, start by going to smile.amazon.com. Then, continue as normal. 0.5% of your purchase will go to us! You must select The Seeds Center of Maple Park as your charity.
The Park Café
The Park Café meets the needs of people by serving delicious meals to those dealing with issues of food insecurity, restricted income, and social isolation in an inviting and welcoming environment. Open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Seeds Center Testimonials
“You come here not only to get a meal, but to talk with people and engage in community. That really means the world to a lot of people including myself.”
E. Leggs
“Last month was my birthday, and I wanted to have some family over to celebrate but I didn’t think I could afford to buy enough food for everyone. I came to the pantry, and I was able to get enough food to cook for my family on my birthday. That was really great.”
G. Traylor
“The beautiful thing about the Seeds Center is that anyone can come here. There’s so much love.”
V. Lambert