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 2025 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.
Latest News & Updates
GFI's and Nutrition Thought Leader Priya Fielding-Singh Shares Perspectives on MAHA Coke Shift (Axios)
July 23, 2025
Nutrition leaders like GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh shared perspectives about Coca-Cola's decision to launch a U.S. product made with cane sugar based on a MAHA recommendation.
Hunger Is a Litmus Test—Of Our Values, Our Faith, and Our Future
July 22, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Everett, the founder and executive director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, shares the impact of the Meals-to-You initiative.
GFI's Stacy Dean on SNAP Benefit's Impact on Food Insecurity (Marketplace)
July 18, 2025
GFI's Stacy Dean said that with benefit amounts, the idea is that: “The food that you can buy should be nutritionally adequate, aligned with what people are generally buying and also very modest, modest cost.”
