Growing Neighborhood Councils in Chicago

One of the core principles of the Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council is that policy recommendations be informed, if not formulated, by the very groups doing food-related work within Chicago's neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Councils consist of existing neighborhood groups and organizations that are working on food issues or are interested in addressing issues related to food deserts, food and fitness, economic development, climate change, regulations and other policies needing adjustment to promote food security. Neighborhood Councils can share their experiences, recommend city-wide policy changes to the CFPAC and ask for assistance in local advocacy and policy issues.

To learn more about neighborhood councils, please contact info@chicagofoodpolicy.org.

Chicago Food Policy Neighborhood Districts

West District and Loop
* The Loop
* The South Loop
* East Garfield Park
* West Garfield Park
* North Lawndale
* South Lawndale
* Little Village
* Lower West Side (Pilsen)

Contact: Yuka Asada
yuka1asada@gmail.com
312.503.8793

North Lakefront District
* Rogers Park
* West Ridge
* Edgewater
* Uptown
* Ravenswood
* North Center
* Lakeview
* Lincoln Park
* Near North Side

Contact: Erin Edwards
ee.edwards12@gmail.com
309-236-9182

South West District
• Auburn-Gresham
• Englewood
• Chicago Lawn
• Marquette Park

Contact: Jana Estell
healthychicagolawn@gmail.com
773.884.4925

South Side District
• Roseland
• East Side
• Pullman
• West Pullman
• Washington Heights
• Morgan Park

Contact: Danny Block
danielblock@sbcglobal.net

South East District
• South Shore
• Washington Park
• Kenwood
• Hyde Park
• Woodlawn
• Grand Crossing

Contact: Dennis Ryan
dennisryan@experimentalstation.org