Cultivating a just, thriving, and regenerative food system for all in NW Indiana.
We build and strengthen relationships with partners to support Indiana local food, education, and take action for a resilient food system for all involved.
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Urban Food Access
Connecting local food to food insecure families in Gary & East Chicago
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Rural Food Access
Bringing local food to Starke County K-12 schools
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Farm Viability
Growing a new local food hub designed around farmers’ needs
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Leading Food Systems Change in Indiana
Catalyzing change through statewide collaboration and adaptive infrastructure to support local farmers and food entrepreneurs
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Economic Development
Building adaptive infrastructure to support local farmers and food entrepreneurs
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Countering Climate Change
Offering hopeful and compelling opportunities to rebuild soil organic matter and restore degraded soil biodiversity
Food Justice For All
We envision a local food system where everyone has affordable access to nutritious food that is grown by regional producers using regenerative practices. We work towards collaboration, healthy ecosystems, equity and resiliency for all in NW Indiana.
Our Food Systems Partners
Support Northwest Indiana Local Food
The NWI Food Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all funds raised go toward programming and outreach for building our local food system.