Please join us for the West Side United Food Equity Collaborative Meeting. RSVP is required, and space is limited to please be sure to register here!

This convening will bring together west side organizations, that are passionate about improving access to nutritious foods for our neighbors. This gathering will serve as a space to share best practices and to collaborate to support west side food systems. We are excited to share about the food access work being supported by West Side United (WSU), but we are equally as enthusiastic about learning from all of you!

Agenda

• 9:30 am: Networking: Coffee and Light Breakfast provided by Austin based caterer, KHC Catering

• 10:00 am: Program Begins: Ice Breaker

• 10:15 am: Unite Us Presentation: This online referral platform has a database of resources available in Chicago. Make sure your organization is on the platform and learn how to make referrals that can improve access and awareness of community food (and other) resources.

• 11:00 am: West Side WIC Alliance, Lurie Children's Hospital: Learn how send referrals using the CDPH OneChiFam Free Unite Us Platform: We will feature CDPH WICs as the referral partner 

• 11:15 am: Legler Regional Library Presentation: Learn about the first of its kind, newly opened onsite library food pantry! 

• 11:30am: Meeting Concludes