Food.
Sustainability.
Community.
Join us at Forest Park Library
Austin Room, 7555 Jackson Blvd
October 30th (Wednesday) Noon
Book Discussion - The Takeout 25 Effect
Event Details & Registration
Read the Takeout 25 Story
The Takeout 25 Effect is an inspiring account of a community-driven initiative, with lasting impact. Formed in Chicago’s western suburbs during the global pandemic, Takeout 25 aimed to save local restaurants while maintaining public health. It demonstrates the power of community-centric movements by illustrating the journey of Takeout 25 through compelling personal narratives, expert insights, and actionable strategies. This book is not just a recounting of events; it is a call to action for anyone motivated to make a difference in their community and beyond. In fact, it is a toolkit for social change.
Takeout 25 empowers communities to support local food businesses while prioritizing sustainability and eliminating food insecurity. Our aim is to build thriving and sustainable communities.
Serving Oak Park and its Neighbors:
Austin/Galewood
Berwyn
Elmwood Park
Forest Park
River Forest
Cicero
Buy Takeout 25 Boxed Water. It’s water with a purpose.
By buying boxed water, you can:
Reduce use of plastics
Support local businesses
Stay healthy
Get it at Carnival Grocery and ask for it at local retailers, your fitness center and area restaurants.
Thank you to West Cook YMCA, Carnival Grocery, Pillar Financial Advisors and Oak Park Apartments for your support!
Partnerships & Participation
Takeout 25 in the News
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NBC 5
Organizers of “Takeout 25 Oak Park” tell NBC 5 if approximately half of Oak Park’s households spend $25 dollars a week on takeout, it would add up to $1 million to the pockets of area businesses.
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WGN's Outside the Loop Podcast
Mike Stephen learns about the expansion of Takeout 25 to include Austin and Galewood from creator and Oak Park trustee Ravi Parakkat. Segment is 10 minutes long and starts ~8 minutes into the program.
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Chicago Tribune
Takeout 25 has saved local restaurants in Oak Park. Now it’s flexing its spending muscle across the Chicago border, in Austin.
Support your local community today!
“Takeout 25 gave the community hope and validated the power of deliberate collective action. While the pandemic is still very much with us it appears that we’ve had fewer restaurant closings than other communities.”
— Don Harmon (Illinois State Senator)