• Panel Discussion: “How a Westside Community Builds Resilience Through Food Access.”

    ISA Policy Organizer LaShawn Miller joins the panel “Reclaim the Roots: How a Westside Community Builds Resilience Through Food Access.” This conversation will spotlight the Garfield Park Community Council’s food pantry, garden, and community grocery initiatives, highlighting how community leaders and growers are strengthening food access and mutual aid on Chicago’s West Side. LaShawn’s urban […]

  • 4th Annual Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day

    Black Farmer & Grower Lobby Day is almost here—and there’s still time to be part of it. Join farmers, growers, and advocates from across Illinois as we come together to share our stories, build power, and push for policies that support Black-led agriculture and equitable food systems. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Springfield, IL Your voice […]