Dion Dawson

Dion Dawson is the founder and chief dreamer of Dion’s Chicago Dream, a nonprofit social enterprise combating food insecurity through logistics and last-mile delivery in the United States Midwest region. His system provides fresh produce to the doorsteps of food insecure recipients and has provided millions of pounds of fresh produce annually to the Chicago region food system, with numerous community jobs created and one powerful movement.  

Dawson is a food-fighting social entrepreneur, philanthropic leader, and founder focused on health equity through an innovative and logistical lens. His penchant for challenging the solvency of food insecurity through stabilizing the supply chain has reinvigorated the traditional food distribution model and has been met with worldwide attention. With data-driven operations, consistent quality, and a deep commitment to a resident-informed process that meets recipients where they are, he prioritizes the end-user experience.