Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Announce the Good Food Fund Grant Round 2 Awardees
The Good Food Fund program supports small food businesses and food entrepreneurs in communities with inequitable food access
CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the awardees of the final round of the Good Food Fund Grant program. The Good Food Fund program increased access to culturally relevant and nourishing food on the South and West sides, expanded business ownership and jobs in the food industry, generated more sustainable local food economies and increased local sourcing and supply of locally grown and regionally produced foods. The 108 Chicago food businesses received a total of $3,360,000 in funding.
"I am proud to issue this round of Good Food Fund grants in recognition of the local businesses and restaurants that are restoring equitable food access to our communities," said Mayor Johnson. "With these grants, we grow our neighborhoods through new job opportunities, business openings, and economic vibrancy, and most importantly we ensure that South and West Side communities have access to locally grown, nourishing food. My administration along with our Food Equity Council and community partners are committed to growing our local food ecosystem for all residents."
The Good Food Fund program increased access to culturally relevant and nourishing food on the South and West sides, expanded business ownership and jobs in the food industry, generated stronger and more sustainable local food economies and increased local sourcing and supply of locally grown and regionally produced foods.
“The Good Food Fund program was an investment in Chicago’s entrepreneurs and business owners who seek to increase access to food options in South and West sides,” said BACP Acting Commissioner Ivan Capifali. “Through this program, awardees benefited from customized food coaching, grants and access to low-interest loans. By increasing local growers, grocery stores and small food businesses, the City can empower its residents to make healthier choices and build more resilient communities.”
The Food Equity Council, and Allies for Community Business (A4CB), in collaboration with the City, assisted in developing the criteria for the Round 2 of the grant program. The goal was to provide businesses, across the food ecosystem, in communities with inequitable food access with an opportunity to apply for and receive a grant ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. This round also allowed eligibility for businesses in the incubation stage provided a fiscal sponsor applied on their behalf.
“Allies for Community Business provides the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses and we value strong partnerships though which we can help create jobs and wealth in our communities,” said Brad McConnell, CEO of A4CB. “The Good Food Fund is a great example of such a partnership, and we appreciate working closely with the City of Chicago to provide grants, loans and free coaching to food and beverage entrepreneurs throughout the city.”
Good Food Fund Grant Round 2 Awardees:
|
Business Name |
Award |
Community Area |
Industry |
|
87Th Street Jerk & Seafood Market |
$30,000.00 |
Auburn Gresham |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Aaron’s FOF BBQ And Catering |
$10,000.00 |
Greater Grand Crossing |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Anticonquista Cafe |
$30,000.00 |
Near West Side |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Attribute Analytics |
$30,000.00 |
Near West Side |
Food Pantry / Marketing / Research and Development |
|
Banter Marketplace |
$30,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
BaseHit BBQ |
$30,000.00 |
Austin |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Bitoy's Sweet Treats Inc. |
$30,000.00 |
Austin |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Boba Heaven |
$30,000.00 |
Ashburn |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Bobijoa |
$30,000.00 |
Lower West Side |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Brill & Fishel, P.C. (Sponsoring: Giladi's) |
$10,000.00 |
|
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Brooklyn Pizza On Kedzie |
$30,000.00 |
Ashburn |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Brown Sugar Bakery |
$30,000.00 |
Greater Grand Crossing |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Brown’s Family & Soul BBQ |
$30,000.00 |
Auburn Gresham |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Burp Inc |
$10,000.00 |
Roseland |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Cafe Aroma De Mexico |
$10,000.00 |
Loop |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Cafe Consume |
$10,000.00 |
Mckinley Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Carniceria El Porvenir |
$100,000.00 |
West Pullman |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Carniceria La Hacienda No 2 |
$30,000.00 |
West Lawn |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Carniceria La Hacienda No. 3 |
$100,000.00 |
Gage Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Carniceria La Hacienda No. 4 |
$30,000.00 |
Gage Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Chicago Indoor Garden Inc. |
$30,000.00 |
Humboldt Park |
Agriculture / Wholesale / Distribution / Processing |
|
Chicago's Chicken Shack |
$10,000.00 |
Ashburn |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Classic Cobbler Baked Goods Company |
$10,000.00 |
Douglas |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Closed Loop Farms |
$30,000.00 |
New City |
Agriculture / Wholesale / Distribution / Processing |
|
Corner Store Deli |
$30,000.00 |
Austin |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Cynthia's Gumbo Express |
$10,000.00 |
Washington Heights |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Dilly Dally Provisions |
$10,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Dirty Tiffs Cafe |
$30,000.00 |
Grand Boulevard |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Dishroulette Kitchen (Sponsoring: Fusion Foods Group) |
$10,000.00 |
|
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Doughboy's Chicago |
$30,000.00 |
Greater Grand Crossing |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
El Capitan Snacks |
$10,000.00 |
Belmont Cragin |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
El Hongo Magico Taqueria |
$10,000.00 |
South Lawndale |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Enterprise 13 Healthy Vending |
$30,000.00 |
West Garfield Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Evelyn's Food Love |
$100,000.00 |
Washington Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Factotum Coffee |
$30,000.00 |
Hermosa |
Agriculture / Wholesale / Distribution / Processing |
|
Flammin Restaurant |
$30,000.00 |
Greater Grand Crossing |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Forty Acres Fresh Market |
$100,000.00 |
Austin |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Four Star Mushrooms |
$30,000.00 |
Near West Side |
Agriculture / Wholesale / Distribution / Processing |
|
Freddies |
$10,000.00 |
Bridgeport |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Fresh Catch Fish and Seafood |
$30,000.00 |
Auburn Gresham |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Fueled By AF |
$30,000.00 |
Hermosa |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Funnel Cake & Icee Man |
$10,000.00 |
Grand Boulevard |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Go Green Community Fresh Market |
$30,000.00 |
West Englewood |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Gobez Coffee LLC |
$10,000.00 |
Edgewater |
Agriculture / Wholesale / Distribution / Processing |
|
Grossett Jerk Chicken Truck |
$10,000.00 |
Chatham |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Harold’s Chicken Shack #17 |
$30,000.00 |
Chicago Lawn |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Hegewisch Nutrition |
$30,000.00 |
Hegewisch |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Heray Spice |
$30,000.00 |
Lakeview |
Agriculture / Wholesale / Distribution / Processing |
|
Homegirls Hummus |
$10,000.00 |
West Lawn |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Hook Point Fisheries |
$10,000.00 |
Near South Side |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
In Good Spirits |
$10,000.00 |
West Town |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Inspiration Kitchens |
$100,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
J&J Fruit Market |
$100,000.00 |
South Lawndale |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
JMPurePastry (Sponsoring: Royce + Reign) |
$10,000.00 |
|
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Just Jerk Cafe |
$100,000.00 |
Chatham |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
La Canasta Bakery |
$30,000.00 |
Logan Square |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Laos To Your House |
$10,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Latin Plate Catering & Events |
$10,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Lemaster Family Kitchen |
$30,000.00 |
Near West Side |
Agriculture / Wholesale / Distribution / Processing |
|
Little Sandwich House |
$30,000.00 |
Grand Boulevard |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Loquacious Culinary Events |
$30,000.00 |
Bridgeport |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Majani |
$100,000.00 |
South Shore |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Markland Hubbard Gourmet Provisions |
$10,000.00 |
Beverly |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Meze Table |
$30,000.00 |
Bridgeport |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
MICKII'S |
$10,000.00 |
Rogers Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Minimercado La Betania |
$100,000.00 |
South Lawndale |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Mister Gerrys Groceries |
$30,000.00 |
West Pullman |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Moonbeans Orbital Foods Co. |
$10,000.00 |
West Town |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Modern Food Mart & The Ice Cream Shop |
$30,000 |
Rogers Park |
Manufacturing |
|
MsP'sGFree |
$10,000.00 |
Woodlawn |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
National Public Housing Museum (Sponsoring: Coalition Mobile Kitchens) |
$10,000.00 |
|
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Naty's Pizza |
$100,000.00 |
Gage Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Not Just Cookies |
$30,000.00 |
Humboldt Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Paleteria La Original Michoacana |
$30,000.00 |
South Deering |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Passion T Catering |
$10,000.00 |
Greater Grand Crossing |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Pastes Y Empanadas Golden Tuzo |
$30,000.00 |
Belmont Cragin |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Pete's Place |
$100,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Pink Salt |
$10,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Poppin Dough |
$30,000.00 |
Washington Heights |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Red Snapper Fish Chicken & Pizza |
$100,000.00 |
Austin |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Royal Ice Cream |
$30,000.00 |
Near West Side |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Salsas Family Market |
$30,000.00 |
Lincoln Square |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Siam Pasta |
$10,000.00 |
West Ridge |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Siri Indian Groceries |
$30,000.00 |
Douglas |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Snj Grocery |
$10,000.00 |
Avondale |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Soul Ramen |
$10,000.00 |
Douglas |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Soule Chicago |
$100,000.00 |
North Lawndale |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Splyt N Half Kitchen |
$30,000.00 |
Austin |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Steepers Only |
$10,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Street Vendors Association Of Chicago (Sponsoring: Mayra Arroyo Perez) |
$10,000.00 |
|
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Supermercados Granados (Sponsoring: Grand Panaderia y Café) |
$10,000.00 |
|
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Tacos El Mercadito |
$10,000.00 |
Clearing |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Taqueria 4 Hermanos |
$100,000.00 |
Gage Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Taqueria Misantla Ver |
$30,000.00 |
South Lawndale |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Tasa Coffee Roasters |
$30,000.00 |
Humboldt Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
The Bakery Box |
$30,000.00 |
Near North Side |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
The Sole Ingredient Catering |
$10,000.00 |
Kenwood |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
The Vulgar Vegan |
$10,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Twisted Eggroll |
$30,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Unbothered Foods |
$10,000.00 |
Lake View |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Uncle Earl's BBQ |
$10,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Vargo Brother Ferments |
$10,000.00 |
Avondale |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Vegan Now 2Go |
$30,000.00 |
South Shore |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Whadda Jerk |
$30,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
WTC Wellness Café |
$30,000.00 |
South Chicago |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Wura Meals |
$10,000.00 |
East Garfield Park |
Manufacturing / Retail |
|
Yolis Tamales |
$10,000.00 |
Gage Park |
Restaurant / Catering |
|
Zeitlin's Delicatessen |
$30,000.00 |
South Lawndale |
Manufacturing / Retail |
The Good Food Fund programming ended on December 31, 2024.
To learn more about BACP’s Recovery Plan efforts, please visit Chicago.gov/BACPRecoveryPlan.
To learn more about Chicago’s Food Equity Council, please visit: Chicago.gov/ChicagoFoodEquityCouncil.
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