Presentation by Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Aliyah Fard as part of the briefing “The State of U.S. Hunger 2023” on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Aliyah was part of the 29th Class of Emerson Fellows and was placed with the … Read more
Visualizing the Good Food Purchasing Initiative of Metro Chicago
The Chicago Food Policy Action Council recognizes the inequalities embedded in our current food system and the upholding of structural racism in Chicago. CFPAC works to address these inequities and is radically transforming Chicago’s food system by building local political … Read more
[Video] Aren’t We All Eaters?: Creating an Equitable Food Policy Agenda In Central New York
“Aren’t We All Eaters?: Creating an Equitable Food Policy Agenda In Central New York” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Paige Clay as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Paige was … Read more
Returning to the Land: Pathways and Barriers to Accessing Land in Chicago
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the inequities of our current food system. Returning to the lands, not just by physical proximity, but through a more intertwined relationship between land and community, is a form of resistance and resilience. This can … Read more
Integrating Food Access & Affordable Housing
Integrating Food Access & Affordable Housing is a resource guide for food access programming in affordable housing communities. It includes best practices and existing models for gardens, edible landscaping, cooking and nutrition education, and low-cost farm shares. It also offers recommendations … Read more
The Family Garden Demonstration Project Evaluation
The Family Garden Demonstration Project Evaluation is an assessment of the fall demonstration garden project which highlights the strengths, challenges, best practices and potential future directions of the project.
Bulk Buying Club Toolkit: A Guide to Starting a Neighborhood Bulk Buying Club
Bulk Buying Club Toolkit: A Guide to Starting a Neighborhood Bulk Buying Club provides tips and resources for groups launching bulk buying clubs in their communities. The toolkit draws from the author’s experiences with the Fiestas Grocery Buying Club, as well … Read more
Assessing Impact: A Toolkit for Outcome Measurement in Community Food Security Programs
Assessing Impact: A Toolkit for Outcome Measurement in Community Food Security Programs is a resource for program and administrative staff at anti-hunger and community food security organizations who want to better understand program impacts and improve community food security. This … Read more
Co-op Grocery Stores: More than Food | Building a Self-Determined Food Community in Detroit’s North End
Co-op Grocery Stores: More than Food |Building a Self- Determined Food Community in Detroit’s North End detailed the necessity of community owned business as an alternative to Detroit’s gentrification and current land grabs. The report also focused on the historical role … Read more
A Portrait of Self Determination: the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network’s Efforts to Start a Food Cooperative in the city of Detroit
A Portrait of Self Determination: the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network’s Efforts to Start a Food Cooperative in the city of Detroit describes the emergence of community-owned food initiatives in Detroit, with a focus on stories about community organizing by … Read more
Room to Grow: A Guide to School Gardening in Illinois
Room to Grow: A Guide to School Gardening in Illinois is a comprehensive guide for teachers that includes tools and information for planning, developing, and maintaining school gardens. It also includes garden-based curriculum that are linked to Illinois state education standards.
A Resource Guide to Food Safety Practices for Small Growers
A Resource Guide to Food Safety Practices for Small Growers was developed for the Farmers for Chicago initiative members. The guide introduces the importance of food safety practices for urban farmers, offers farmers a step-by-step process of implementing food safety … Read more
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