Lead for Change Blog

Coupa Cafe

June 15, 2023

Coupa Café opened in March of 2010 in between the Cecil H. Green Library and the J. Henry Meyer Memorial Library at Stanford University. Housed in a cutting edge outdoor kiosk designed by Stanley Saitowitz, Coupa Cafe continues its philosophy of working with local farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture, fair trade and eco-friendly practices.

The Market at Munger

June 15, 2023

The go-to local market that makes campus living easier with everything we might need from grab-and-go meals, fresh produce, groceries and a variety of ingredients for home cooking, as well as household and personal essentials to get us through the week. The Market at Munger is a Stanford landmark!

Merge Coffee

June 6, 2023

Merge is a local coffee shop with multiple locations in the area including at JMU. They ethically source their beans and roast them in town. Merge also offers tea and a food menu. They have rotating blends containing several types of beans from around the world some of which are fair trade.

Resolution in Support of UW-River Falls Fair Trade Designation

June 5, 2023

Resolution passed through our Student Government Association and signed by Chancellor Gallo.

Fair Trade Awareness

May 31, 2023

Fair Trade Awareness

May 31, 2023

Union Commons

May 26, 2023

The historic campus dining venue the University Club has been refreshed with a new, casual restaurant called Union Commons. Enjoy a variety of beverages, including Rooted Grounds coffee and espresso drinks, tea, and wine; bakery items; house-made soups; and toasted sandwiches.

Cassandra Dubitsky

May 23, 2023

Bentley University

May 23, 2023

Mr. Chips

May 22, 2023

Mr. Chips is a convenience store on campus that offers a large variety of snacks and groceries. Students can use their dining dollars to purchase beverages, individually packaged snacks, sandwiches, coffee, toiletries, and pantry staples.

Fairtrade Increases Coffee Minimum Price As Farmers Face Mounting Economic and Climate Pressures

May 16, 2023

Fairtrade will raise its Minimum Price for coffee in an effort to strengthen protections for coffee farmers around the world amid the intensifying impacts of climate change and growing global economic volatility, for contracts signed as of 1 August 2023, increasing the baseline price by 19 percent and 29 percent for Fairtrade certified Robusta & […]

Starbucks

May 16, 2023

Starbucks, located inside Smith Residence Hall, features all of your favorite Starbucks drinks, coffee beverages, and teas. In addition it serves great grab-and-go favorites like sandwiches, cookies, and other treats.

Fresh on the Fox

May 3, 2023

Dining outlet located in our Student Rec and Wellness Center

May 3, 2023

Fair Trade Office Kit

April 25, 2023