Xavier University Food Advocacy Training & Education

About XULA F.A.T.E

Xavier University Food Advocacy Training and Education (XULA F.A.T.E.) program is a food policy leadership training that develops leaders capable of guiding change within their communities and advocating for their food needs. With the leadership of Dr. Megan Knapp and New Orleans FPC, Xavier students discuss the local food system and food policy, learn from local food advocates, education and professionals, advocate for campus wide food access programs, spread awareness on college hunger on and off campus, and engage with local policy makers. 

Listen to the Your Lived Experience is Enough episode of the Be loud podcast which features Sean Benton and Meah Poret sharing their reflections on how college students can advocate for food justice.

XULA F.A.T.E Activities

  • Visit the Louisiana State Capitol during the state legislative session.

  • Learn from local and national food system organizations and leaders.

  • Engage campus stakeholders on food access programs and activities

  • Interact with city officials on college hunger initiatives. 

This program is proudly sponsored by New Orleans Food Policy Council (FPC), National Black Food and Justice Alliance (NBFJA), and Dr. Megan Knapp of Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA). 

Questions? Reach out to New Orleans FPC regional director, Samantha Fleurinor at samantha@nolafoodpolicy.org for more information.