IMAN and Greater Chicago Food Depository Throw a Block Party With a Purpose at West Englewood's Go Green Griot Plaza

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Englewood · June 16, 2026

West Englewood's Go Green Griot Plaza at 1201 W. 63rd St. recently became the stage for one of the neighborhood's most spirited acts of community solidarity this season. The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) and the Greater Chicago Food Depository joined forces to host the 'Save Our SNAP' Block Party — a free, afternoon-long celebration that blended live music and performances with hands-on advocacy for neighbors facing potential cuts to federal food assistance benefits.

The event was about far more than a good time. As thousands of Chicagoans braced for the possibility of losing access to SNAP food assistance, IMAN and the Greater Chicago Food Depository turned the plaza into a hub of action — connecting residents with exemption opportunities, volunteer sign-ups, and information about accessible food resources right in the community. It was a reminder that in West Englewood, advocacy and celebration aren't opposites — they go hand in hand.

Go Green Griot Plaza continues to prove itself as one of the neighborhood's most dynamic public spaces, anchoring the 63rd Street corridor with energy and purpose. If you missed the block party, IMAN's Food and Wellness Center remains a vital community resource for South Side neighbors. Learn more about IMAN's ongoing work at imancentral.org and the Greater Chicago Food Depository's programs at gcfd.org — and stay plugged into the organizations fighting to keep West Englewood fed, connected, and thriving.

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/12/save-our-snap-block-party-brings-live-music-community-support-to-west-englewood-plaza/