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
Student Perspective: As a former SNAP beneficiary, the new work requirements scare me (GW Hatchet)
June 12, 2026
New national requirements to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are beginning to take effect in D.C. this month, requiring some applicants to demonstrate they are working 20 hours per week or 80 hours a month. A GW student shares her lived experience and perspective.
GFI Hosts Networking Event for GW Alumni and Students Around Food Policy Pathways (Planet Forward)
June 5, 2026
This past semester, GFI hosted a Food Policy Pathways: Careers in Food & Agriculture Policy event for GW students and alumni. As interest in food policy expands amid climate change and food security concerns, speakers emphasized the need for more young professionals to enter the field and shape policy at the local and national levels.
A New GW Analysis Surveys Aid Ecosystem Based on Findings of Over 150 Humanitarian and Development Practitioners (Devex)
May 18, 2026
“A lot of important attention has focused on the people directly harmed by lost services and rising hunger,” says GFI's Caitlin Grady. We wanted to complement that by studying the delivery system itself. The organizations, partnerships, trust, and expertise that make aid delivery possible.”
