A global community
Create a networking platform where professionals can share their stories, experiences, and insights.
A 501(c)(3) community · Founded 2020
Empowering women.
Advancing food safety.
Together, we can do better.
Women in Food Safety is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the food safety and quality industry. We provide a global community where professionals at every stage of their careers can grow, share knowledge, and support one another.
Why we exist
Founded on the belief that elevating, advocacy, and connection create lasting impact. Through community events, educational initiatives, and leadership development, we are building a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient future for food safety worldwide.
Join the community. Be part of the movement.
Read our storyOur missions
Together, we can do better
Pipeline future leadership
Empower students and early-career professionals so they can thrive, step up, and lead.
Together, we can do better
Elevating, advocacy, and connection create lasting impact across the food safety industry.
Focuses
Supporting women at every stage
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Women in school
Adventure starts
Bridge the gap between academia and industry, help launch careers, and pipeline the next generation of food safety professionals.
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Early career
Leadership
Support women stepping into senior management, with mentorship, visibility, and a path toward future leadership.
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Women on site
Boots on the ground
Serve professionals working along the line, focusing on culture, day-to-day needs, and support where the work actually happens.
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Everyone else
Community needs
New programs shaped by what we hear from our members and the wider community.
How to get involved
Get involved
Become a member
Exclusive networking, resources, and support for women in food safety and related fields.
Learn moreBecome a corporate ally
Partnership packages for companies ready to advocate for women in the profession.
Partner with usBecome a SHERO
An invitation-only community of leaders who coach the next generation of executives.
Learn moreSupport the mission
Every gift funds mentorship, scholarships, events, and the next generation of leaders.
DonateAppreciation
Corporate allies
Media partners
From the community
Latest from the blog
Introducing the Women in Food Safety Trailblazer Leadership Award
Great leaders don’t just blaze a trail. They make sure others can follow it. Nominations are open through September 25, 2026.
Self-Care for the Safety-Savvy Woman: Why Taking Care of You Protects the World
The people who protect the food system also need protection—starting with rest, boundaries, and care for themselves.
Past Progress, Future Promise: Women in Food Safety for the Year Ahead
A look at how far the community has come, and the work still ahead for women across food safety and quality.
The WIFS app
Your community, wherever you are
Members post updates, message each other, find mentors, and RSVP to events with calendar reminders — on iPhone, Android, and the web.
- Chapter feeds and a searchable member directory
- Event RSVPs, Zoom links, and push reminders
- Mentorship matching by industry and interests
- Donations and W Market purchases in the app
iPhone and Android apps are coming soon. The web app is available today.
Support our mission
Your generosity grows this community.
Every donation supports mentorship programs, scholarships, events, and resources that empower the next generation of leaders in food safety. Together, we can continue to break barriers and build opportunities for women everywhere.
