February 27, 2023
Many Chicagoans are struggling to make ends meet.
With inflation on the rise, and federal pandemic assistance expiring, food pantries and distributors say food insecurity across the city is spiking.
Dion’s Chicago Dream and Vanille Patisserie are partnering to raise money to support those struggling with food insecurity in Chicago. For the month of August proceeds from cupcakes at Vanille in Lincoln Park will go toward the nonprofit group.
This month, the bakery is donating $1 from each special veggie-decorated cupcake sold to Dion’s Dream in celebration of the organization’s third anniversary.
Medscape reports how thanks to Dion’s Chicago Dream deliveries, health risks are reduced for residents of underresourced areas in the city of Chicago.
Reset sits down with our founder to learn about the partnership with G Herbo and how its ability to provide food to food-insecure families has grown.
To show her commitment to bridging the food access gap for many working-class families in Illinois, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) paid a visit to Dion’s Chicago Dream today.
CHICAGO (CBS) — A group in Englewood is working to bring fresh produce to people who have a hard time accessing it – one box at a time.
As CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reported Friday night, Dion’s Chicago Dream is bringing fruits and veggies to people experiencing food insecurity across the city.
Happy Headlines is a United Kingdom news blogger whose goal is ” to spread love and happiness to every corner of the globe” shares the work of Dion’s Chicago Dreams, check out their feature article.
From NOW THIS News “Combating food insecurity is a year-round task and that’s why Dion’s Chicago Dream delivers fresh produce every week to those who need it.
FOX 32 Report: Two South Side artists put their heads together to uplift their community. Dion’s Chicago Dream and Swervin’ Through Stress both aim to help the South Side community by providing fresh food and mental health assistance.
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Happy Headlines is a United Kingdom news blogger whose goal is ” to spread love and happiness to every corner of the globe” shares the work of Dion’s Chicago Dreams, check out their feature article.
A Chicago man’s passion for finding a solution to food insecurity has caught the attention of the American Diabetes Association, and his non-profit is making an even bigger difference in people’s lives.
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Dion’s Chicago Dream have teamed up to provide healthy fruits and vegetables to Chicago families in the south side of Chicago. With over 3 million people living in Illinois, 34 percent having pre-diabetes and nearly 1 million people living with diabetes, this innovative way of thinking will allow more people to adopt a healthy way of eating.
Dion Dawson talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format and independently organized by a local community. Dion rethinks nutritional philanthropy and the ecosystem of food distribution, shifting emphasis from donor-focused to recipient-focused models.
Jen Kouba from Care For Real and Dion Dawson of Dion’s Chicago Dream join Sufyan Sohel to address food insecurity in Chicago. Change Agents is a CAN TV Signature program.
Nonprofit Dion’s Chicago Dream achieves new milestone. A dream is coming true for a Chicago nonprofit. Dion’s Chicago Dream reached a new milestone, delivering 15,000 pounds of food each month to local families who need it. This organization has grown from one community fridge in Englewood to now feeding 2,000 residents a month.
Since 1987, Echoing Green has accelerated the work of some of the world’s best and brightest social innovators. This Fellowship cohort will be the first of two for the year, with each Fellow receiving $80,000 over 18 months, a community of practice, and a continuum of support valued at $200,000 per Fellow, including leadership development, wellness programming, and access to a network of industry peers.
At a time when food costs are rising, Dion’s Chicago Dream is providing fresh fruits and vegetables for free to families in Chicago’s hardest-hit communities. Here with more on the work they do is executive director Dion Dawson.
How would you react if you saw members of your community struggling? If you were Dion Dawson, you would do something about it. Go to Story
Fighting Food Insecurity One Home Delivery at A Time
Dion Dawson’s nonprofit has put fresh produce on the tables of more than 24,000 people in Chicago.
Dion Dawson speaks to WBEZ Chicago Innovators to learn more about his mission to expand food access and create food security in the city.
ENGLEWOOD — It’s a cold morning when Dion Dawson pulls up to the corner of 59th Street and Racine Avenue. Dawson almost steps over an orange bell pepper before crouching to grab it, dusting it off and holding it as he gestures to an outdoor refrigerator. The fridge is painted, covered in images of corn,…
Hear as Dion talk about the inspiration for his efforts, the work they are doing now and hoping to do soon by bringing more food to more people and places facing challenges in the Chicago area. Listen as Dion talks about partnerships and perseverance and how both are needed to succeed. Dion is a navy veteran and he and his “Dream Team” are on a mission and well on their way to making a difference in the day to day lives of many. Listen here.
Hear as Dion talk about the inspiration for his efforts, the work they are doing now and hoping to do soon by bringing more food to more people and places facing challenges in the Chicago area. Listen as Dion talks about partnerships and perseverance and how both are needed to succeed. Dion is a navy veteran and he and his “Dream Team” are on a mission and well on their way to making a difference in the day to day lives of many. Listen here.
Every weekday morning, Dion Dawson fills an outdoor refrigerator in Englewood with water bottles and produce. The free offerings include fresh tomatoes, grapes, apples, berries, citrus fruits, and lettuce…“Englewood is a food desert. There’s no supermarket within a mile radius besides a Whole Foods,” Dawson said.
The Dream Fridge aims to address that.
Chicago Tribune News-“How one Chicago neighborhood charity is rethinking food insecurity” The story of Dions Chicago Dream, its evolution, its work and its positive impact on the Englewood community.
On WGN Radio, Marcus talks about the important work of Dion Dawson and “Dions Chicago Dream” supporting nutrition and food deliveries in Englewood and beyond and the ways he and Dion connected through social media.
Computer tablets, sneakers and other goodies came courtesy of the Englewood non-profit, Dion’s Chicago Dream Go to News Story
Ellen surprised Dion’s Chicago Dream Founder, Dion Dawson, along with his wife Crystal after he explains how the non-profit organization provides meals for the community to help combat the food desert on the south side of Chicago.
A U.S Navy veteran and Englewood native is helping close the food disparity gap in his neighborhood with his non-profit called Dion’s Chicago Dream. The goal is to provide fresh fruit and vegetables.
Dion’s Chicago Dream recognized by Healthline as one of 3 Inspiring Groups who Rallied During COVID to Support Community
Much to her surprise, a working single mom, struggling to make ends meet, received an over-the-top helping hand Monday, from Dion’s Chicago Dream.
A Navy veteran has a mission to help his Chicago neighbors with fresh fruits and vegetables. It started with a community refrigerator, and now he’s adding free deliveries.
We are talking to Dion today because he is young, gifted, black and serving his community by solving problems for the betterment of the people in that community.
A Navy veteran from Englewood is making finding new ways to serve his community through an effort he calls ‘Project Dream Fridge.’
Dion Dawson served in the Navy for five years as a mass communications specialist. After returning home as a veteran, Dawson decided to extend his public service into a new outlet.
Dion Dawson set up his nonprofit, Dion’s Chicago Dream at West 57th Street and Racine Avenue.
Each day, Dawson goes to the market early in the morning to stock a fridge with fresh fruit, vegetables, and water.
Dion Dawson talks about the unveiling of Project Dream Fridge, aiming to help Englewood residents feeling the pinch of the pandemic.
