Greater Chicago Food Depository
Kristi Dawson is an experienced professional with a diverse background in event planning, consulting, and community engagement. Currently serving as the Manager of Prepared Meals at the Greater Chicago Food Depository since July 2023, Kristi has also been an Event Planner with Creative Soul Event Designers and a Consultant with Creative Impact Consulting LLC since 2019. Since 2007, Kristi has held leadership positions as President of Creative Impact Public Relations and President/CEO of Love Yourself First, an organization focused on advocating for African American women regarding cervical and breast cancer education. Additionally, Kristi is the Owner of Havana Coffee Lounge and has worked in various administrative roles, including as an Event Coordinator at Chicago State University. Education includes a degree in Organizational Leadership from Benedictine University and studies at Chicago State University.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 800 partner organizations and programs – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions and other partners – working to bring food, dignity and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy and other innovative solutions. We are a proud member of Feeding America – the national network of food banks. By working to help those most in need go from hungry to hopeful, we truly become a Greater Chicago. Learn more at chicagosfoodbank.org