As COVID-19 shut down most of our economy in 2020 and packinghouse workers were forced to choose between their livelihoods and their lives, the fragility of our current food system became evident to most Americans.

This new report The Power of Community-Based Food Systems by the Wallace Center spells out case studies in resilient food systems from around the county, including the Midwest. It includes lessons learned as well – such as “Change moves at the speed of trust.” It also focuses on issues such as “decentering whiteness.”

If you believe in a just, accessible, affordable food system, support SILT today. We’re making change for good.