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
We Asked, You Answered: GW's Hometown Specialties (GWToday)
October 2, 2026
We Asked, You Answered: GW's Hometown Specialties (GWToday)
GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh Talks SNAP Changes and the Impact on Families (WUSA9)
October 1, 2026
GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh Talks SNAP Changes and the Impact on Families (WUSA9)
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.
