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Changing the World Through the Power of Food

Changing the World Through the Power of Food

 

 

The Global Food Institute
at the George Washington University

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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

 

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Oklahoma's Hunger Crisis is Growing as Prices Climb, GFI's Stacy Dean Weighs In (The Kansas City Star)

October 16, 2026

Oklahoma's Hunger Crisis is Growing as Prices Climb, GFI's Stacy Dean Weighs In (The Kansas City Star)

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GW Hosts Experts, Advocates Addressing Hunger in College

October 16, 2026

GW Hosts Experts, Advocates Addressing Hunger in College

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New SNAP Rules Mean Millions at Risk of Losing Benefits as States Brace for Billions in New Costs, GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh Comments (Moneywise)

October 12, 2026

GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh Comments on New SNAP Rules Mean Millions at Risk of Losing Benefits as States Brace for Billions in New Costs (Moneywise)

 

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- José Andrés, Founder of the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University

 

 

 

 

 

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Together, we will find bold solutions
to the food challenges we face

 

Policy

Change happens when our course of action is guided by strong principles and effective strategies.

Innovation

Change happens when our ideas catalyze real-world endeavors.

Humanity

Change happens when we tell our stories and build up communities.

 

 

 

by Changing how we think about food from the heart of the nation’s capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by Prioritizing food policy and creativity in our public policy and entrepreneurial spirit

 

 

by Sparking innovation to create new food-focused businesses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by Telling our shared food stories of the past, present, and future