Formerly homeless man feeds 5,400 households weekly with free produce

• Dion Dawson founded Dion's Chicago Dream in 2020 to address food insecurity.
• The nonprofit delivers 80,000 pounds of fresh produce weekly.
• Dawson's efforts stem from his own experience with homelessness and food scarcity.
• The organization employs paid staff to maintain a steady workforce.
• Recipients are provided with dignity through the service.