April 18th, 2026
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April 18th, 2026 - It's on! -
Chicago College Student Real Food Convergence
College and university students across Chicago!
April 18th
10:00am - 4:00pm CST
Lunch provided!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register! We’ll follow up.
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College students have the unique opportunity to influence how their campuses spend their large food budgets! Divesting from corporate food systems and supporting local, resilient, under-served producers will benefit the environment, farm and food chain workers, as well as your dining halls!
It is your money they are spending, it’s time to make sure it is going where you want!
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No! Attendance and participation are free, though registration is encouraged to make sure you get all Convergence communications.
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Yes please! Invite your friends and classmates, professors even.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
You can also sign up for our monthly Intro To RFC meetings!
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Yes! Reach out to us to get started. We are here to work with you!
What to Expect
Expect interactive workshops, connecting you to a national movement and other Chicago students!
With a mix of heavy reality, hopeful visioning, and a fun, supportive culture, RFC welcomes you where you are at. This is a beginning, and you’re perfectly situated to get involved!
Basic Schedule
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10-10:30: Check in with RFC staff. Orient to the space. Grab a beverage. Mingle. Ground in your intentions for the day!
10:30: Official welcome! We’ll ground in the plan for the day, who is in the room, and connect to what is at stake. -
This ~2 hr training will explain how campus food systems work; the way student money is siphoned out to corporate food; how this hurts small, local, BIPOC producers; and the important role students must play in creating change.
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Lunch! Provided by local Chicago producers. Fill your cups and bellies!
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Built from years of on-campus organizing, and informed by national partners, the RFC Campaigning 101 training will give you tools to use in your Food Justice work.
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We'll end the day with a collaborative conversation about forming a cross-campus Real Food Working Group!
Where to Find Us
We’re grateful to be hosted by the Steans Center at DePaul.