APPETITE FOR JUSTICE
Does Food Empowerment Project work with other organizations?
Food Empowerment Project, like many nonprofits, is often asked if we work with other organizations to further our message. As we all know, our voices are stronger together, though we also know that many people ask this question since other organizations seem to do similar work. Although Food Empowerment Project is not in that category, as we are unique, our different programs taken in a singular way are similar to work done by other NGOs.
Fighting for the Ocean During a Pandemic
There is a tiny creek near where I live in California. Although the creek often has shopping carts and other garbage in it, there are
To Be Black
By Elise Ferguson, F.E.P Board Member We are in a state of emergency! What is the emergency, you ask? The constant murder of unarmed African
Vegans need to show some compassion for slaughterhouse workers who might have COVID-19
I went vegan in 1988 for the animals. In fact, I was in elementary school the first time I tried to go vegetarian – that
We are all connected
Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) was started with the goal of trying to help people see how various forms of oppression are connected. By focusing on
Are B Corporations full of it?
Ever since Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) was founded, our bank was a B Corporation. I was very excited about the concept, as my perception of
Big corporations are not the answer to lack of access to healthy foods
Recently Marketplace ran a story on a new USDA-funded program: “Amazon, Walmart now offering grocery delivery to SNAP recipients.” Although I appreciate that the Marketplace
Shouldn’t nonprofits be sustainable too?
“Nonprofits won’t have to abide by city’s minimum wage law, Fremont council decides”* When one of my team members at Food Empowerment Project shared this
What a Difference a Fish Makes
Imagine taking a test and every time you pass, they change the rules to ensure you fail. Through the years, scientists have made non-human animals
Changes to Food Empowerment Project’s Chocolate List
Food Empowerment Project’s recommended mascot – Chavez Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) appreciates all of you who use our chocolate list as a way to buy
Understanding Food Empowerment Project’s Chocolate list
Understanding Food Empowerment Project’s Chocolate List Food Empowerment Project publishes a list of companies that sell chocolates that we do and do not recommend. To
Giving back just a little to help right an injustice (Update on Food Empowerment Project School Supply Drive 2018)
Delivery in Watsonville. Photo by Souledad Productions. As a vegan organization, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) encourages people who have access to healthy food to