Food Empowerment Project

Food Empowerment Project
AbbreviationF.E.P.
Formation2006
Legal statusNon-profit
PurposeFood justice, veganism, animal rights
HeadquartersSan Jose, California
Websitefoodispower.org

Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is a volunteer-based non-profit organization focused on veganism and food justice. Its mission statement is "to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one's food choices."[1] The organization was founded in 2006 by lauren Ornelas, who continues to lead it.[1] Based in San Jose, California, the F.E.P. opened an additional chapter in Seattle, Washington, in 2016.[2][3]

  1. ^ a b "About F.E.P." Food Empowerment Project. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  2. ^ Williams, Dave (November 30, 2012). "A staunch advocate for food empowerment". The Community Voice. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  3. ^ Lagally, Christie (March 8, 2016). "Food Empowerment Project comes to Seattle". Queen Anne & Magnolia News. Retrieved September 21, 2016.