20th annual chicago food justice summit

March 12-14th, 2025

The 20th Annual Food Justice Summit will be held virtually on March 12-13th
and in person on March 14th at South Shore Cultural Center.

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For 20 years, the Annual Food Justice Summits have been shared ground for attendees to exchange meaningful knowledge, build deep relationships, and make powerful conversations on how to envision our food future together. Our Summits have highlighted ways to ground policy in community action and engage participants in reimagining Chicago’s foodscape. We invite you to join us to celebrate this milestone anniversary with 3 days of sessions, workshops, and opportunities to celebrate the deep roots of this movement and catalyze new growth for the future!

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This event is organized in partnership with Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events (DCASE). CFPAC and the 20th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit is supported by in part by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to CCDPH.

This Years Summit Theme Is new growth, old roots

This Summit theme will ground attendees in the deep roots of this movement, reflecting on and celebrating the last 20 years of the fight for food justice. It will also provide a space for visioning, collaborating, and planning for the next 20 years and beyond. At this crucial moment, one of deep uncertainty and ample opportunity, the Summit offers a chance to catalyze new growth and organize collectively to identify the many ways we can work together to achieve food sovereignty in Chicagoland.

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