Led by the Illinois Food Justice Alliance and a coalition of 30+ food and farm organizations, the Good Food Purchasing Act is paving the way for informed expansion of values-based purchasing across Illinois.
This short film follows LaShawn Miller, a farmer and community leader who’s growing fresh, culturally affirming food and creating jobs through Finding Justice: A Flower and Vegetable Garden. But the challenges they face — from limited food access to lack of public investment — are the result of policy decisions. The Good Food Purchasing Act offers a path forward, ensuring that public dollars support local economies and farmers like LaShawn.
Illinois, it's time to put our values on the table.
This video was produced through a collaboration between Krantz Strategies and videographer Milo Barsanti-Gonzalez. Special thanks to LaShawn Miller of Finding Justice Garden for sharing their story.
About Finding Justice A Flower and Vegetable Garden
Finding Justice A Flower and Vegetable Garden is dedicated to cultivating food sovereignty, health equity, and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture. Its mission is to nurture both the land and the people, ensuring every individual—regardless of zip code—has the knowledge, resources, and opportunity to access fresh, culturally relevant food.
About LaShawn Miller
LaShawn Miller (she/her) is an urban farmer, food justice advocate, and policy organizer committed to transforming food systems through sustainable agriculture and education. As the Founder of Finding Justice A Flower and Vegetable Garden, she grows organic produce and provides hands-on learning experiences in Chicago’s underserved communities. She also serves as a Policy Organizer for the Illinois Stewardship Alliance where she advances equitable food policies at the local, state, and federal levels.
Visit findingjusticegarden.com to learn more.