“SSP School House Acres is a small scale community farm which makes organic food available to seniors receiving Meals On Wheels and daily lunches.”
SSP School House Acres is a small farm dedicated to providing access to local produce to seniors in the Alton area, a space for experienced gardeners to apply their skills, and educational material on sustainable agriculture to those who aren’t aware of its importance.
SSP School House Acres currently sells its produce at frequent, self-hosted markets at Senior Services Plus in Alton, Illinois.
Visit our Farm!
Location
2603 North Rodgers Avenue, Alton, Illinois
Volunteer with us.
Contact us for opportunities.
Shop with us.
Morning Bell Market (at SSP)
May-October
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
10AM-1PM
Contact us.
Gordon Voumard
618-465-3298 Ext 131
gvoumard@seniorservicesplus.org
More about our Farm
Farm Size
1/10 acre
Products
- Produce
Conservation Practices
- Crop rotation
- Cover crops
- Compost
- No synthetic chemicals
- Companion planting
Additional Practices
Senior Services Plus (SSP) is a non-profit social service agency that provides myriad services to the community besides growing produce such as: a wellness center with a and gym that offers yoga and other fitness classes; a handyman team that offers its construction, lawncare, and HVAC services within Madison County, Illinois; and in-home services for seniors in Madison and St. Clair Counties.