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May 1, 2017

Farmer’s Markets in San Diego

May 1, 2017

Farmer’s markets are a great source of local, organic, and Fair Trade produce and products. This is a comprehensive list of farmer’s markets in the area, as well as their schedules.

Fair Trade Grocery Shopping in San Diego

May 1, 2017

A comprehensive list of grocery shops that contain Fair Trade items. UPDATE: in 2016, Jensen’s Grocery Store opened on Catalina Blvd, right next to campus. Their store contains a variety of organic and Fair Trade products!

Fair Trade Coffee Shops in San Diego

May 1, 2017

A comprehensive list of coffee shops in San Diego that serve Fair Trade coffee and tea options.

Costco Kirkland Whole Bean Coffee

April 19, 2017

If we have not had time to place an order with Equal Exchange or if we don’t need enough things to qualify for free shipping, we are able to pick up Fair Trade Coffee from Costco. It’s in a green package and is whole bean.

Equal Exchange

April 19, 2017

Our church does most of our fair trade shopping through Equal Exchange. We like them because we can have the products shipped to us and because they go to the farms to see firsthand how things happen.

International Bazaar at MIIS

April 11, 2017

Pictures from the event

Fair Trade Information Packet

February 14, 2017

This is a passion project for our Initiative. We wanted something to give out to campus organizations that shared knowledge and gave helpful information. In this information packet one can find, a description of fair trade, an explanation of how fair trade fits in our Jesuit values, and contact information for buying fair trade group […]

February 8, 2017

Article on Fair Trade in the The Daily Californian,

Pastor’s column February 2017

January 13, 2017

February provides an excellent time to encourage Fair Trade when buying gifts for Valentines Day.

Mayan Hands Info Sheet 2017

January 3, 2017