State of Food Policy: An Inside Look at the Feed and Conserve Illinois Movement

Feb 02, 2026 @ 11:00 am

Join us for the first of our new SGA Webinar Series! Register HERE!

Learn, ask questions, and hear from the experts about why SB1398 needs your support NOW.

The Policy: Hear from Senator Adriane Johnson on why Illinois needs food scrap diversion legislation.

The Evidence: Take a deep dive into three new studies:

– Bright Beat’s findings on food donation in Northern Cook County

– Dr. Howard Rosing’s and DePaul University’s evaluation of grocery store waste across Illinois

– NRDC’s report on the economic impact of food conservation

The Mission: Learn how advocacy, education, and community involvement can help turn SB1398 into law this legislative session law.