Support FJP

The Food Justice Project (FJP) relies on generous support from the Berkeley Law Pro Bono Project and the Student Association of Berkeley Law (SABL). FJP also operates in partnership with the Basic Needs Center at UC Berkeley. If you are interested in supporting FJP’s work, please contact our leadership team.

The Food Justice Project serves UC Berkeley students and the wider community to ensure equitable access and systems.

With the belief that everyone should have equitable access to affordable, nourishing, and culturally important food, the Food Justice Project serves UC Berkeley students and the wider Berkeley community who have been denied CalFresh benefits or whose benefits have been discontinued. Working closely with the Basic Needs Center, members will perform client intake interviews on behalf of the Homeless Action Center and meet with our supervising attorneys to determine how to advise the client on beginning or restoring their benefits. Accordingly, members will be able to gain experience by directly interacting with clients and preparing legal advice under attorney supervision.

 The Food Justice Project also collaborates with the California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) to conduct legal research on food/labor/agricultural justice, support policy advocacy, plan social media campaigns, and support CRLA with ongoing litigation efforts.

To learn more or to get involved, please contact the FJP leadership team at foodjustice@berkeley.edu.

2026-2027 LEADERSHIP TEAM

Anita Lam, Co-Leader
Berkeley Law, Class of 2028

Leeya Kekona, Co-Leader
Berkeley Law, Class of 2027