Food and Society Program

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Food & Society at the Aspen Institute brings together public health leaders, policymakers, researchers, farmers, chefs, food makers, and entrepreneurs to find practical solutions to food system challenges and inequities. The goal is to help people of all income levels eat better and more healthful diets—and identify and nourish the leaders from all realms who will help them do that.

Latest Posts

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The Workers Behind Our Groceries: A Book Talk with Benjamin Lorr (video)

People in the US spend more than 10% of their disposable income on food each year. About a trillion dollars of this spending goes toward purchasing food to eat at home, much of it spent at grocery stores and supermarkets.

June 26, 2024

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Our Team


Emily Rubenstein

Senior Program Manager

Policy Programs

Food is Medicine Initiative

Food is the leading cause of poor health in the United States. Over half of American adults suffering from at least one chronic, diet-related disease.

Safety First: Serving Food and Protecting People During-Covid-19

In moments of crisis, chefs and restaurant owners jump in feet first. They take action. They want to help—not just the food service industry but their communities.

Conversations on Food Justice

This speaking series examines the roots and evolution of the food movement and how it intersects with race and class, as well as health, educational, and environmental inequities.