Fair Trade is an organization that prioritizes people and the environment, creating a trade system that guarantees the people producing the products work in safe conditions, are environmentally conscious, and have sustainable livelihoods, getting paid the amount they deserve. In 2016, UVA launched a campaign with Fair Trade to ensure that there are products on Grounds that are certified and as a way for students to take part in social change.
Here's where you can find fair trade certified products on Grounds:
Fair Trade Coffee:
Cafe McLeod
O'Hill, Newcomb, and Runk
Crumbs on the Corner
Alderman Cafe and Clark Cafe
West Range
Fine Arts Cafe
Fair Trade Tea:
Lambeth Market
Fine Arts Cafe
1819 Supply at MedEd
Other Fair Trade Products (ice cream, chocolate, and energy bars):
1819 Supply at Runk and Newcomb
Crossroads
Lambeth Market
Sidley Austin Cafe
Click here to learn more about the mission of the partnership between UVA Dining, the University of Virginia, and Fair Trade and to keep updated with the campaign progress. And if you are interested in getting involved and joining UVA Dining's Fair Trade Committee email Brooke Kinsey at bkk2ra@virginia.edu!