Changing the World Through the Power of Food
The Global Food Institute
at the George Washington University
Powered by interdisciplinary research and teaching across policy, innovation, and humanity, the Global Food Institute at GW will work to transform people’s lives and the health of our planet.
Explore Our Courses & Minor in Food Leadership
Join the Global Food Institute’s transformative Food Leadership Minor and develop the expertise needed to drive sustainable change. Our 18-credit program blends classroom learning with immersive experiences in policy, innovation, nutrition, and sustainability, preparing you to tackle global food challenges.
Explore upcoming Fall 2026 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.
Latest News & Updates
Stacy Dean Comments on States' Strain Under New SNAP Changes (USA Today)
September 27, 2026
October ushers in changes to SNAP, the government's supplemental nutrition assistance program, including one shift Americans may see immediately and another one that could determine the program's fate and benefits in coming years, analysts said.
SNAP Benefits are Under Attack From Romanian Scammers, GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh Comments (Moneywise)
September 23, 2026
SNAP benefits are under attack from Romanian scammers: ‘There’s a special place in hell for people who steal from the poor’
GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh Comments on Fresh Produce Consumption Relative to Income Among U.S. Adults in New CDC Report (The Guardian)
September 21, 2026
The report highlights deep divides between low- and middle- income, a disparity that dates back decades
