Global Food Initiative
As part of the first phase, UC Global Food Initiative working groups are compiling case studies and developing best practices, and the toolkits to implement them. Once successfully deployed systemwide at UC, they can be offered to schools and communities nationwide.
Food from the Sea PDF
Food from the SeaSupporting aquaculture research and development in California and beyond.
College Sustainability Cookbook PDF
College Sustainability CookbookA college sustainability cookbook produced by Global Food Initiative fellows and Living Lab interns at UC Irvine.
Housing and Food Insecurity in California PDF
Housing and Food Insecurity in CaliforniaGFI fellow at the Nutrition Policy Institute identifies efforts to address both food and housing insecurity in California.
Food Hub Collaborative PDF
Food Hub CollaborativeThis subcommittee, in connection with the K-12 Dining Options subcommittee, is convening a food hub network across California and producing best practices for building capacity and moving food to institutional buyers.
Summary of Objectives and Activities PDF | Lessons Learned from a CA Food Hub Network Pilot final report PDF
Food and Housing Security at the University of California PDF
Food Security Working GroupThe University of California has embarked on a comprehensive effort to ensure that its students are food and housing secure.
Executive Summary PDF | UC Efforts to Address Student Food and Housing Security PDF
Student Food Access and Security Toolkit PDF
Student Food Access and Security ToolkitThis free online toolkit includes best practices and activities contributed by UC campuses as they continue to advance efforts to nourish and support students.
K-12 "Food, What?!" Partnership Project PDF
K-12 "Food, What?!" Partnership ProjectA free online toolkit and experiential education model for on-farm and in-class programming focused on food, justice and youth, in affiliation with the "Food, What?!" youth empowerment movement and the food justice and food education organization at UC Santa Cruz.
Student Food Access and Security Study PDF
DATA MINING: FOOD SECURITY, FOOD ACCESS & SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEESA study assessing food access and security among UC students, along with the university’s action plan to address the issue.
Zero Waste Dining Toolkit PDF
ZERO WASTE DINING SUBCOMMITTEEWaste audit and waste characterization case studies to support progress toward zero waste dining, including a downloadable waste audit calculator.
Leveraging Research for Food and Agriculture Policy PDF
SUCCESS STORIES & ENGAGEMENT /RESEARCH TO POLICY SUBCOMMITTEECase studies highlighting ways that UC research has been used to inform and affect policies in food and agriculture.
Food Equity, Social Justice and the Role of Law Schools: A Call to Action
Law Schools & Food Equity SubcommitteeA report on the opportunity for law schools within UC and across the country to more visibly and holistically address food system injustices.
Swipe Out Hunger: A Guide to Creating Your Campus Sustainable Meal Sharing and Recovery Program PDF
SWIPES FOR MEALS SUBCOMMITTEESwipes, which allows students to donate excess dollars on their meal plan to fight hunger, began at UCLA and has expanded nationwide; this UC guide details how to start a campus Swipes program.
Facilitating Small Growers’ Ability to do Business with UC PDF
SMALL GROWERS SUBCOMMITTEEBest practices from UC Santa Barbara and UC Merced dining services in purchasing sustainable local produce from small growers.
Lessons Learned from K-12 Schools PDF
K-12 DINING SUBCOMMITTEEExamples of how working with K-12 schools has inspired progress around healthy, sustainable food at UC and can inspire others as well.
Learning From the Ground Up
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SUBCOMMITTEEA report highlighting best practices, lessons learned and case studies of experiential learning opportunities at UC, along with directories of UC experiential learning courses and programs.
Good Food for Local Schools
K-12 Dining Options SubcommitteeA free online toolkit featuring resources from UC and other sources that seeks to help schools teach healthy eating habits and provide nutritious, sustainable food to students.