We’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.
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In this blog post is an except of Elena Terry’s keynote speech for the 16th annual Chicago Food Justice Summit.
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Comunicado de Prensa sobre nuestra 16ª Encuentro de Justicia Alimientaria en Chicago
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Press release with information about our 16th annual Chicago Food Justice Summit.
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In 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.
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Organizational sign on opportunity to urge the USDA to revise the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
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Help us give a big warm welcome to our new Data and Operations Specialist, Ashia Aubourg!
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Riani Carr served as CFPAC’s Productive Landscapes fellow, through the Congressional Hunger Center. As an Emerson Fellow, she hopes to amplify marginalized voices and create more equitable systems.
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To plan our 16th annual Chicago Food Justice Summit, we’re bringing 12 new folks onto our planning team!
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One of our partners, ChiFresh Kitchen has gotten lots of news coverage lately, considering their business has quadrupled since spring!
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Amidst one of the most unpredictable years, the Chicago Food Policy Action Council is elated to announce that our staff has grown! We now have more folks working to build a sustainable food system here in Chicago, which means we have the capacity to do even more than before!
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In 2019, the Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) continued to advance food justice and sovereignty for all Chicago residents by coordinating, facilitating, and supporting policies to strengthen the right of Chicagoans to produce and access sustainable, fair, nutritious, affordable, and culturally significant food.
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Together as urban agriculture and animal welfare advocates, we oppose the Chicago Livestock Ordinance, O2019-7576. Join us in contacting your Alderman, as well as Ald. Lopez and Ald. Napolitano, to oppose this ordinance.
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