Now that the General Legislative session has ended, we’ve worked with Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Public Health Institute Alliance for Health Equity, and Greater Chicago Food Depository to compile all of the food related legislative wins! All of the following pieces of legislation are headed to Governor Prizker’s desk to be signed into law.
Read MoreWe’re excited to release the 2020 annual Good Food Purchasing Initiative progress report! This year was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but despite this we were still able to accomplish a great deal.
Read MoreWe’re excited to share the City has officially announced it’s plans to initiate the first ever Food Equity Council! Below is their press release detailing more information. To see the original press release, please click here.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Rapid Response effort is growing and evolving!
Read MoreHB3404 is a bill that would create a guaranteed contract to Nicor Gas to build natural gas infrastructure in Pembroke Township. We know it’s crucial we make a transition to renewable energy. This bill goes to hearing tomorrow, Thursday May 20th, and we need your support!
Read MoreTo keep urban agriculture and the local food system thriving in Chicago, access to affordable water is critical.
Read MoreRead about what Chicago Food Policy Action Council was able to accomplish in 2020!
Read MoreLearn more about all of the individuals who contributed to the success of our 16th annual Chicago Food Justice Summit!
Read MoreToday we’re sharing Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Niisoja Torto's final report on Reimagining the Food-Related Social Safety Net in Chicago!
Read MoreWe’re calling on all supporters to take steps to block HB1759, a bill that would suppress environmental free speech and organizer’s rights to protest fossil fuel projects in their communities.
Read MoreIn this blog post is an except of Elena Terry’s keynote speech for the 16th annual Chicago Food Justice Summit.
Read MoreComunicado de Prensa sobre nuestra 16ª Encuentro de Justicia Alimientaria en Chicago
Read MorePress release with information about our 16th annual Chicago Food Justice Summit.
Read MoreIn preparation for the upcoming growing season, a 2021 Hydrant permit program is being developed by the City of Chicago’s Department of Water Management, with cooperation and input from Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA), NeighborSpace (NBSP), the Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC), and others.
Read MoreOrganizational sign on opportunity to urge the USDA to revise the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
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