The Social Change Community Garden transforms vacant land into a space for fresh food, environmental learning, and neighborhood connection.
We are building more than a garden.
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 is now an established neighborhood food infrastructure.
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 that is distributed through our food bank and community programs.
We teach residents how to grow their own food.
We build environmental stewardship and economic opportunity.
The farm is part of Social Change’s broader work addressing food insecurity, health inequities, and economic barriers through both direct service and systemic reform.
We grow food.
We build power.
We strengthen community.
🧑🏾🌾🌿🤲🏾 Community Workdays
Volunteer days open to individuals, families, and corporate teams.
🪴🪣🌱Garden-in-a-Bucket Classes
Participants leave with their own starter garden and practical skills.
🧑🏾🎓🌿📚Youth Sustainability Training
Hands-on education in soil health, food systems, and environmental leadership.
🥬🍅🥕Free Farmers Markets
Seasonal produce distribution rooted in equity and community care.
Programs at the Garden
