Lead for Change Blog
Coupa Cafe
June 15, 2023Coupa 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, 2023The 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, 2023Merge 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, 2023Resolution passed through our Student Government Association and signed by Chancellor Gallo.
Fair Trade Awareness
May 31, 2023Fair Trade Awareness
May 31, 2023Union Commons
May 26, 2023The 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, 2023Bentley University
May 23, 2023Mr. Chips
May 22, 2023Mr. 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.
Stanford FairTrade Collective @ at FestiFall!
May 17, 2023Fairtrade Increases Coffee Minimum Price As Farmers Face Mounting Economic and Climate Pressures
May 16, 2023Fairtrade 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, 2023Starbucks, 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.