The Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive (CoFED) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable food system by supporting student-led food cooperatives and promoting food justice. Its mission focuses on empowering young leaders, advancing racial and economic equity in food systems, and expanding access to healthy, affordable, and ethically sourced food.
Food justice, sustainable agriculture, racial and economic equity in food systems, cooperative business development, student food access, and ethical food sourcing policies
Foundation grants, individual donations, partnerships, and program-related funding
Student food cooperatives nationwide, food justice advocacy groups, and campus-based sustainability organizations
Non-profit organization
