Chicago Food Policy Action Council co-facilitates, advocates for, and implements policies that advance food justice & sovereignty in the Chicago region.
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ALT Blue graphic with a picture of two people, standing between two trees, farming. Green and white text, “FARM & FOOD BUSINESS TOUR: This May, CFPAC is inviting local producers to connect with institutional buyers and discover the vibrant diversity of Chicagoland's local food scene on our farm and food business tour!"
ALT Pink and red graphic with a picture of a Black person serving children vegetables and fruit. White text reads, “FARM & FOOD BUSINESS TOUR: This May, CFPAC is inviting local producers to connect with institutional buyers within healthcare, higher education, and similar sectors and discover the vibrant diversity of Chicagoland's local food scene on our farm and food business tour!” In the lower left corner is the Chicago Food Policy Action Council logo, which features a mixture of vegetables in a bowl alongside the Chicago skyline.
ALT Pale yellow graphic with sparkles scattered across and an image of two people standing in front of a computer screen with resumes poking out of the screen. The person on the right holds a magnifying glass in their hands while the person on the left points at the screen and holds a tablet. There is salmon pink, white, and brown text that reads, “Food Justice Job Fair: April 18th, 4-5:30 pm via zoom. Register at: bit.ly/foodjusticejobfairApril-24 and hear from several local employers supporting Food Justice throughout Chicago.” In the upper right corner is the Chicago Food Policy Action Council logo, which features a mixture of vegetables in a bowl alongside the Chicago skyline.
ALT Light and dark red graphic with white text that reads,”We are hiring: Scroll through this post to check out our open positions.” An illustration of two Black people, one pointing left holding a telescope and wearing an orange shirt and the other facing right in a yellow top holding a megaphone is at the bottom of the graphic. In the top right corner is the Chicago Food Policy Action Council logo, which features a mixture of vegetables in a bowl alongside the Chicago skyline.
ALT Red, orange, and white graphic with white and red text that reads,” Program Coordinator for the Illinois Regional Food Business Center: This a brand-new position for CFPAC. The overarching goal of the Great Lakes Regional Food Business Center (GL RFBC) program is to bolster the resilience of local and regional food systems while promoting the growth of businesses owned by individuals from underserved communities. Salary: $65 - 70K. Send full resume & cover letter to Hiring@chicagofoodpolicy.com” In the bottom left corner is the Chicago Food Policy Action Council logo, which features a mixture of vegetables in a bowl alongside the Chicago skyline.
ALT White, light and dark green graphic with white and green text that says,”Community Fund Program Manager: The Community Fund Program Manager will oversee the strategy and continuity of the GFPI Fund Grant Program that launched in 2023. The manager will be asked to sustain and build upon the successes of Year 1 and build on them with the Community Fund Steering Committee, filled by community-based organizational partners. Applications submitted by April 8th will receive priority review. Salary: $62.5 - 70K. Send full resume & cover letter to Hiring@chicagofoodpolicy.com” In the bottom left corner is the Chicago Food Policy Action Council logo, which features a mixture of vegetables in a bowl alongside the Chicago skyline
ALT White, yellow, and purple graphic with white and purple text that says,”Director of Programs: The Director of Programs at CFPAC will lead a team responsible for CFPAC’s annual summit, Rhizome network, communication, policy and advocacy efforts. The Director will support program development, annual budgeting, strategic planning, fundraising, team hiring, onboarding, development, and connectivity with CFPAC operations and the GFPI team members. We are looking for an experienced program leader to fill this role and to nurture external and internal relationships within our networks. Salary: $70 - 80K. Send full resume & cover letter to Hiring@chicagofoodpolicy.com” In the bottom left corner is the Chicago Food Policy Action Council logo, which features a mixture of vegetables in a bowl alongside the Chicago skyline.
ALT Graphic with a yellow background, purple shapes, white lines and shapes, and black outlines of flowers. Black text in the middle of the graphic reads, “Women’s History Month: Women Making History” Underneath the Black text, white text on top of a purple rectangle says, “March 2024”
ALT Graphic with a yellow background, purple shapes, white lines and shapes, and black outlines of flowers. White title text on top of a purple rectangle, “Lori ‘Chef Lori P’ Parrett.” Underneath and to the right of the text is a picture of Lori, a Black person in a pink chefs shirt smiling; to the left of the picture is another purple rectangle, on it is white text that reads, “Founder of Cakewalk Chicago.” Below this is more white text that reads,“Cakewalk Chicago peddles Black joy through the sweet alchemy of access, education, and mentorship. The Chicago baking scene is vast, but sometimes the most incredible culinary gems are hidden in plain sight – in neighborhood home kitchens, where Black bakers, decorators, and treat makers weave magic.
ALT Graphic with a yellow background, purple shapes, white lines and shapes, and black outlines of flowers. White title text on top of a purple rectangle, “Crystal Scott-Tunstall.” Underneath and to the right of the text is a picture of Crystal, a Black person in a floral shirt smiling; to the left of the picture is another purple rectangle, on it is white text that reads, “Council Member on the Kent County Food Policy Council & Environmental Justice Activist.” Below this is more white text that reads,“ Chicago native, Crystal Scott-Tunstall is an Affiliate Professor and Internship Coordinator in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program at Grand Valley State University. Crystal has a Master of Science in Urban Forestry and Interpretation from SIU”
ALT Green background with 4 rectangle horizontal pictures of Black farmers and food producers. Light and dark green leaves adorn each side of the 4 images. Title light green text reads, “Celebrating Black History 365 Days: Amplifying the Voices of Black Food Producers in Chicago.” A paragraph of light green text, “Last month, Chicago Food Policy Action Council and Community Food Navigator joined forces to showcase Black businesses, honor inspirational Black pioneers, and share invaluable insights into Chicago’s rich Black farming and food culture. Scroll through this post to learn about the interviewees and head to our website to read more about their stories!” In the bottom left corner is the Chicago Food Policy Action Council logo, which features a mixture of vegetables in a bowl alongside the Chicago skyline and in the bottom right corner is the Community Food Navigator logo which features green text that reads, Community Food Navigator with two green horizontal line above and below fr
ALT Green background with 1 circular picture of Javon Nichols, a dark-skinned Black person smiling and wearing blue blazer and yellow shirt . Light and dark green leaves adorn the left and right side of the image. Title light green text reads, “Celebrating Black History 365 Days.” Light green text positioned over dark green rectangular blocks, “Javon Nicholas owner of Egg Rolls Etc.” More green text reads, “In her interview Javon Nicholas, a frozen food manufacturer, tells us after her family migrated from Mississippi to the Southside of Chicago they had a garden on the side of the house where they would grow Collards amongst other vegetables. She recalls picking greens from the garden every Sunday morning after church knowing that this joint effort was the starting point of what would result as an incredible dinner with family and friends. Years later Javon Nicholas would turn her curiosity and love for food into a business, Egg Rolls Etc.”
ALT Green background with 1 circular picture of Steve Archer a light-skinned Black person smiling holding an award. Light and dark green leaves adorn the left and right side of the image. Title light green text reads, “Celebrating Black History 365 Days.” Light green text sits over dark green rectangles, “Steve Archer II founder of Archer Urban Farms Initiative LLC.” More text reads, “During his interview, Archer recalls at the age of eleven his father shared stories with him about his great uncle's farm in Michigan. The stories stuck with him and would come to fruition later in life right here in Chicago, where his family property was torn down and sat vacant for 20 years until Archer activated this land post Covid turning it into what we know today as, Archer Urban Farms Initiative LLC.”
ALT Green background with 1 circular picture of Kenya Vera-Sample, a Black food producer smiling holding an award. Light and dark green leaves adorn the left and right side of the image. Title light green text reads, “Celebrating Black History 365 Days.” Light green text positioned over dark green rectangular blocks, “Kenya Vera-Sample Owner of DuSable City Ancestral Winery” More text reads, “In her interview, Kenya Vera-Sample shares that growing up two things that were a big part of her family culture, nature and education, as her family were primarily educators while her dad is a fisherman .As a young woman she wanted to be on boats with greenpeace protecting whales, because of her father and how he taught her to connect to nature. Her grandfather was known in the Morgan Park community for having gardens, and hunting rabbits. In 2008, Kenya would start exploring urban farming as a tool to teach her own kids about the value of land.”
ALT Green background with 1 circular picture of Michael Howard, a Black food producer smiling holding an award. Light and dark green leaves adorn the left and right side of the image. Title light green text reads, “Celebrating Black History 365 Days.” Light green text positioned over dark green rectangular blocks, “Michael Howard CEO of Eden Place Farms” Light green text positioned over dark green rectangular blocks, “In his interview Michael Howard shares his story of farming since a youth: ‘I picked a lot of cotton in my youth…my family has always grown some type of food’, Howard says after recalling his familial ties with coming from a long line of sharecroppers. Eden Place Farms was established out of necessity so that residents could have access to a source of fresh produce.”
ALT blue background with a graphic of a Black person kneeling in grass near flowers and holding produce. Yellow flowers on green vines frame the left and right side of the graphic and in the middle white and yellow text reads, “Thank you to our summit sponsors” Next to the graphic of the Black person is yellow, red, and blue text that reads, “19th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit”
ALT Yellow background two horizontal vines underlining white text and above 7 logos. The text says, “Thank you to all our summit sponsors” The 7 logos say, “Chicago - DCASE; Midwest Foods; Greater Chicago Food Depository; Chicago Fair Trade: The Evolved Network; American Farmland Trust; and T-Shirt Deli Company.”
ALT Blue background two horizontal vines underlining white text and above 7 logos. The text says, “Thank you to all our summit sponsors” The 7 logos say, “Good Food Catalyst; The Urban Canopy; Cook County Department of Health; Open Water; DePaul University - Irwin W. Steans Center for Community-Based Service Learning & Community Service Studies; Clean Air Club; Mercy for Animals”
ALT Light blue graphic with Red and blue lettering that says, "19th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit." In the middle of the graphic is blue, green, and yellow text that reads, "Climate Resilience: March 6-7 Online and March 8 at South Shore Cultural Center." Around the words are colorful graphics of the Chicago skyline, plants, bees, and people gardening and harvesting.
ALT Blue background with a graphic of the Chicago skyline in the bottom right corner and 2 vertical pictures of food justice summit speakers. Black and white text reads, “Food, Equity, and Support - CASL and the Lyte Cafe.” More text next to the speaker's pictures reads, “Dr. Felicitas Yari and Chef Phil Thigpen from Chinese American Service League (CASL)” and “Shawne Hinkle and Carl Wiley of Lyte Collective”
ALT Yellow background with a graphic of trees and birds on the right side of the graphic and a vertical picture of 3 food justice summit speakers. Black and white text reads,”Mobilizing Collective Action Through Storytelling: Wednesday, March 6, 5:30-6:45pm.” More text next to the speaker's picture says, “Keesa Johnson, Kolia Souza, and Lindsey Scalera” under each name is text that says, “Center for Regional Food Systems - Michigan State University.”
ALT Pink background with a graphic of a waterfall in the bottom right corner and 3 vertical pictures of food justice summit speakers. Black and brown text reads, “An Abundance of Growth - The State of Food is Medicine in Illinois: Thursday March 7th, 10:00-11:15 am” More text next to the speaker's pictures reads, “Lucy Peterson: Alliance for Health Equity, Illinois Public Health Institute, Dr. Saria Lofton: University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing, Mary Mora: Proviso Partners for Health, Real Foods”
ALT Graphic with a green and white background and an image of two Black farmers holding produce in a wooden container. White text reads, "Black History Month Celebration of Black Farms and Food Businesses” Below the picture is more white text that says, “In celebration of Black History Month, Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) and Community Food Navigator are joining forces to showcase Black people in Chicago’s rich Black farming and food culture. We invite Black farmers and food producers to participate in this unique opportunity.” In the bottom left corner is the Chicago Food Policy Action Council logo, which features a mixture of vegetables in a bowl alongside the Chicago skyline and in the bottom right corner is the Community Food Navigator logo which features green text that reads, Community Food Navigator with two green horizontal line (one above and one below) framing the text.