Social Change transforms vacant land into a space for fresh food, environmental learning, and neighborhood connection.

We are building more than a farm.
We are building food sovereignty.

Our Story

Across Chicago’s South and West Sides, grocery stores have closed. Investment has declined. Access to fresh food remains uneven.

But our communities have always had strength.

The Social Change Community Farm transformed a vacant lot in West Englewood into active, food producing land.

Officially recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency and operating under Farm Number 2360, the farm now stands as a piece of neighborhood food infrastructure rooted in ownership, sustainability, and access.

What was once an underused space is now:

• An Edible Perennial Garden
• An Annual Production Garden
• A Possibility Garden
• A Community Class Space

We grow fresh produce and distribute it through our food programs and community partnerships.

We teach residents how to grow their own food and deepen their understanding of nutrition and wellness.

We create space for people to reconnect with the land, with their health, and with themselves.

The farm is open to the community. Neighbors can stop by to pick up fresh food, spend time in the garden, or sit and rest among flowers and green space. It is a place to learn, to grow, and to simply be.

The farm is part of Social Change’s broader work to address food insecurity, health inequities, and economic barriers through both direct service and systemic reform.

We grow food.
We build power.
We strengthen community.