History
OUR HISTORY
The Story of Food First
Founded in 1975 by Joseph Collins and Frances Moore Lappé—author of the revolutionary bestseller Diet for a Small Planet—Food First has been working to end the injustices that cause hunger since 1975. Since its first book, Food First: Beyond the Myth of Scarcity, Food First has published over 60 books and hundreds of articles, and research reports. An archive of our work fighting for food justice and food sovereignty can be found here.
Our Team
LMichael Green
Interim Executive Director
The Institute for Food and Development Policy, better known as “Food First” is pleased to welcome LMichael Green.
A small but dedicated staff will be re-constituted to collaborate with others and work impactfully to coordinate Food First activities.
Our Team
Board of Directors
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Shyaam Shabaka
Board President | Founder Of Ecovillage Farm Learning Center In Richmond, CABobby L. Wilson
Board President | Founder of Metro Atlanta Urban Farm in Atlanta, GA
Henry W. Taylor
Board Treasurer | Senior Director Of Development at Agnes Scott CollegeDyanne Ladine
Board Secretary | J.D., M.B.A., L.AC. Founder Of Herban Health, Former University Professor In Ethics, Law, Community HealthJoyce E. King, PhD
Board Member | Professor Of Education, Georgia State University
Our Team
Staff
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Wesley Myrick
Administrative OfficerBrittney Dorr
Community Engagement Officer
Camila Alejandra Bernal Fontal
Program OfficerLMichael Green
Interim Executive Director
Our Team
Fellows
A talented group of early career thought leaders, who are dedicating their careers to supporting grassroots struggles and advancing the global movement for food sovereignty, meet the 2022-2023 cohort of Food First Fellows.
Reports
Food First Financials
Annual Reports
Institute For Food & Development Policy (Food First) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to financial transparency.