Global Food Institute at the George Washington University

The Congressional Hunger Center is currently accepting applications for the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship. These fellows develop a deep understanding of effective solutions to hunger and poverty, and their own roles in achieving Zero Hunger in the United States. Following orientation and field training in Washington, D.C. Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/eTwHg2_T

Healthy affordable food is essential to health and well-being. Yet too many Americans struggle to access nutritious food in their community. Change is possible and Innovative operators, community leaders, funders and policy makers are working to make change happen. On Friday, December 13, the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University, Food Systems for the Future and José Andrés will host the “Grocery Retail for All Summit”. Please join us at in Washington, D.C, at The George Washington University. There’s still time to register! We welcome retailers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to have a seat at our table to discuss overcoming challenges and advancements in expanding access to retailers in all communities. The summit will feature promising practices from community and national retail leaders, with an emphasis on exploring ways to increase affordable grocery retail food access across both urban and rural America. Don’t wait— RSVP today seats are limited and filling up fast!  https://lnkd.in/eBXHUb9W

Do you know someone who has made a positive impact in our food system? The 2025 James Beard Impact Awards recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive. Nominate a person or organization by next Friday, 11/29. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/dF-fS263 

The George Washington University Food Leadership Minor Course Spotlight: This coming Spring, students have the opportunity to explore how food and agriculture contribute to, and are impacted by, our society’s most pressing challenges. Learn how to apply a systems thinking approach to evaluate our agrifood systems and their influence on human and planetary health. Meet Sydney Pryor, PhD, MPH from The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health who will be teaching this class. Don’t miss out - register today!  https://lnkd.in/dbWTtdYJ

"Food insecurity is a complex, deeply rooted issue that requires a holistic approach. It needs targeted, sustained investment to tackle both racial and regional disparities. We need to focus both on food production and distribution, addressing both immediate needs and long-term solutions. And we need community-driven solutions informed by those most affected, as well as increased government intervention to ensure equitable resource dispensation. It is only through this integrated approach that we can create a food system where nutritious food is accessible to all, and where every individual has the opportunity to thrive," GFI's Mya O. Price, Ph.D. https://lnkd.in/eH6Ep74T

The Global Food Institute at the George Washington University is  proud to celebrate our Assistant Professor, Mya O. Price, Ph.D. , who was selected as one of the nation’s ‘Rising Leaders’ through Leading Women Defined 🎉. She will be joining a cohort of phenomenal women whose vision and impact are redefining leadership through a commitment to equity and the pursuit of transformative solutions. Help us in congratulating her on reaching this incredible milestone!

I got my fill of inspiration for our work at the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University while attending yesterday's Academy of Food Law and Policy Annual meeting. The George Washington University colleague Law Professor Katya Cronin presented a paper on a legal framework for the the term "healthy food", I heard updates from my old USDA colleagues about their incredibly important work on nutrition security and I was just wowed by Dion Dawson's (an Food and Society at Aspen Institute fellow) work to center healthy food in his efforts to support communities and wealth building in Chicago. And, I had the opportunity to talk about the intersection of law and policy in my career. Policy centered in humanity was on the plate all day!

STUDENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Youth Service America with support from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is offering Youth Stop Hunger Innovation Grants that will address a root cause of hunger in their community and offer solutions for sustainable change.  Application Deadline is December 8. Learn more and apply today!  https://lnkd.in/gcMC4b68 

Leading voices in the food movement share their thoughts and insights on the future of food and agriculture during a second Trump administration. “The current political climate of division and exclusion leaves everyday Americans—hardworking farmers, first-generation restaurant owners, children in need of a healthy school meal—vulnerable. When policies fail to recognize their struggles, it isn’t just an oversight; it’s a neglect of the people who make up the fabric of our nation.” –Chef José Andrés, founder of the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University

Tomorrow, 11/14: Join an event  co-hosted by the Students for Humanitarian Action Initiative (SHAI) and GW's Humanitarian Action Initiative (HAI) on Displacement, Food Insecurity, and Conflict: The Crisis in Sudan. Panelists include GW professors Marie Price and Steven Hansch, USAID Counselor and previous Mission Director Thomas Staal, and United States Institute of Peace Sudan Program Advisor Manal Taha. The panel will provide insight into the largest displacement crisis in the world relating to Sudan's food insecurity, security concerns, and humanitarian aid.  RSVP today! https://lnkd.in/erqUrEBT