Slow Food Chicago is a member-based 501(c)-3 non-profit organization. By joining Slow Food, you support the work we do locally, nationally, and internationally.  And you become part of a thoughtful and convivial group of individuals dedicated to a more sustainable environmental and gastronomic future.

As a member you can participate in our seasonal dinners, food and farm discussions, taste workshops, film festivals, and farm tours. Your membership entitles you to advance notice of upcoming events, admission to certain members-only events, reduced admission to events open to the general public, as well as all of the following:

• A one-year subscription to The Snail journal, which covers good, clean and fair food issues such as: sustainable seafood, food systems education, alternative food distribution, protecting biodiversity and regional food traditions.
• The Slow Food Almanac from Slow Food International that features in-depth stories of the movement from around the world.
• The Food Chain, monthly e-newsletter from SF USA that highlights the activities of the 200+ convivia nation-wide, our diverse programs and the latest headlines in food sustainability.
• A personal membership card and a copy of the Slow Food Companion, which details Slow Food’s mission, network and projects.
• Discounts on merchandise including the Slow Food Guides to Chicago, New York City, and San Francisco, as well as other items in our General Store.

You may most easily join Slow Food Chicago through the SF USA website.