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.

  • Urban Food Access

    Urban Food Access

    Connecting local food to food insecure families in Gary & East Chicago

  • Rural Food Access

    Rural Food Access

    Bringing local food to Starke County K-12 schools

  • Farm Viability

    Farm Viability

    Growing a new local food hub designed around farmers’ needs

  • Leading Food Systems Change in Indiana

    Leading Food Systems Change in Indiana

    Catalyzing change through statewide collaboration and adaptive infrastructure to support local farmers and food entrepreneurs

  • Economic Development

    Economic Development

    Building adaptive infrastructure to support local farmers and food entrepreneurs

  • Countering Climate Change

    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.