Newsletters
The new sugar guidelines are ambitious, but policy is key to making them work
January 22, 2026
As GFI’s Priya Fielding-Singh discusses in a new Boston Globe op-ed, the reality of reducing sugar intake in today’s food system is far more complex. Avoiding it requires time, money, access, and information that many families simply don’t have.
Have An Innovative Food Idea? Compete in GW's New Venture Competition to Bring It To Life!
January 13, 2026
GW’s renowned New Venture Competition (NVC) has launched a brand new Food Innovation Track with the Global Food Institute at GW (GFI) to support solutions improving food security, nutrition, food safety, sustainability, or access to healthy food.
Humanitarian aid saves lives, but it can’t end hunger
December 17, 2025
As the year draws to a close, one trend stands out for its profound implications for global food security: the sharp contraction in foreign aid. That’s why, as we look ahead, GFI is sharpening our focus on strengthening food system resilience through evidence, partnerships, and policy solutions that tackle the root causes of hunger.
What's On the Menu? End of Semester Student Digest (December 2025)
December 15, 2025
The end of semester student digest share GW opportunities including the New Venture Competition Food Innovation Track and the Humanitarian Internship Program.
The impact of the SNAP disruptions is far from over
November 20, 2025
Simply put: what happened this month was far from a temporary inconvenience–it was a rupture with real and lasting impact on people’s lives. Read more in this month's Power of Food.
What's on the Menu? Autumn Student Digest (November 2025)
November 10, 2025
Learn about GFI Spring 2026 courses, the food innovation track in the New Venture Competition, upcoming Harvest House events, and more.
We can’t fix what we don’t measure
October 16, 2025
Imagine trying to solve hunger without knowing who is hungry. Metrics matter: they guide action, reveal gaps, and hold us accountable. Without good measurement, even the best intentions can fall short. Imagine trying to solve hunger without knowing who is hungry. And recent events show just how critical these metrics are.
What's On the Menu? Back in Session Student Digest (September 2025)
September 24, 2025
GFI's student newsletter shares upcoming student engagement activities, showcases our new student life page, and an upcoming study abroad opportunity in Malawi.
Introducing the Power of Food, GFI’s New Community Newsletter
September 4, 2025
Welcome to The Power of Food, GFI’s new community newsletter! Each month, we’ll share the latest news, ideas, and inspiration from our vibrant food systems community.
What's on the Menu? Back-To-School Student Digest (August 2025)
August 21, 2025
Learn about Fall 2025 course offerings, read faces of our food future profiles, and more!
What's on the Menu? Summer Student Digest (July 2025)
July 9, 2025
In the student newsletter summer digest, GFI shares information on Harvest House, Fall 2025 courses, introduces our new student worker, and more.
Help Shape GFI’s Future + Get Inspired by Food System Changemakers! (June 2025)
June 1, 2025
In the faculty summer digest, GFI shared recaps on the Good Food for All Summit and International Food Aid Showcase.