Kappa Sigma notable alumnus and leading entrepreneur and philanthropist Todd Wagner and his nonprofit organization, FoodFight USA, are driving a national conversation about food quality and health, working to change the landscape of how food is sourced, distributed, and consumed to improve health outcomes for millions.
Founded by Wagner and entrepreneur Lori McCreary, FoodFight USA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to reforming the U.S. food system from the farm to the kitchen table. The organization addresses the growing concerns over the nation’s tainted food supply, which is a major contributor to chronic disease and premature death. Through initiatives and reforms aimed at creating a healthier, safer food system, Wagner’s work with FoodFight USA reflects the Kappa Sigma values of leadership and service, demonstrating how an engaged alumnus can make a lasting impact on the well-being of countless individuals.
The organization played a major role in passing the The Real Food Healthy Kids Act Assembly Bill 1264 signed into Law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on October 8, 2025.
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel called the legislation “a first-of-its-kind in the nation” and highlighted its groundbreaking approach: defining ultra-processed foods as the most harmful and phasing them out of schools across California. Gabriel specifically recognized Wagner and FoodFight USA as partners in enacting the legislation.
Wagner has also been a disruptor in the charitable space. In 2014, he founded and is Chairman of the Charity Network, helping thousands of charities raise hundreds of millions of dollars for worldwide causes through digital fundraising platforms Charitybuzz and Prizeo. Since 2000, the Todd Wagner Foundation has implemented his vision of venture philanthropy by investing in cutting-edge programs that empower underserved communities and at-risk youth. Through his Todd Wagner Foundation, he has invested tens of millions of dollars in cutting-edge programs that empower underserved communities and at-risk youth. The Foundation brought KIPP charter schools and After-School All-Stars to North Texas and provides ongoing support to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and First Tee.
Additional Background on Todd Wagner
In 2003, Wagner co-founded 2929 Entertainment, vertically integrating a portfolio of companies in content production, distribution, and exhibition, including Magnolia Pictures and 2929 Productions. As CEO, he pioneered the practice of releasing films simultaneously in theaters and on digital platforms and has produced or executive-produced more than 50 films and television projects — including Good Night, and Good Luck, which was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. In 2025, Wagner served as Executive Producer of the stage adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck, about Brother Edward R. Murrow’s legendary career.
Brother Wagner is a January 15, 1980, initiate of the Beta-Theta Chapter at Indiana University. A native of Gary, Indiana, Wagner earned a B.S. from Indiana University, where he served as Grand Master, and a J.D. from the University of Virginia.
Brother Wagner is a 2003 Kappa Sigma Man of the Year and wears Jackson’s Men Pin number 70 at the Sapphire level. He also served as part of the Headquarters Master Planning Commission. A former stakeholder in the Dallas Mavericks and a current owner of the Dallas Flash Major League Pickleball team. He is a longtime American Film Institute Board Member and a recipient of numerous honors, including Town & Country’s Top Philanthropists of the Year and induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.
The mission of FoodFight is threefold:
- Get state and federal legislation passed to stop food companies’ self-regulation and clean up the nation’s tainted food supply.
- Empower consumers to make informed food choices.
- Work with American farmers to grow healthier foods that work for them economically and benefit consumers’ health.
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