We are working the front lines of hunger... all across Washington State.

We are your coalition of emergency food providers, governed and directed by people in the trenches, representing all areas of the state. We are based in community to serve our communities. Gathering strength through peers, organizing to find common goals, bringing our shared values together to create a strong collective voice of the emergency food system.

Washington Food Coalition 2024 Annual Conference is a wrap! 

Thanks to all our sponsors and supporters of the conference!  We had our largest turn out ever with 291 attendees. A special thanks to Safeway - Nourishing Neighbors for being our presenting sponsor and Stephanie Land, our keynote. To see all our sponsors, please link to your conference page here. 

          

  WFC T-Shirts for sale!

 We have T-shirts for sale! In yellow and blue, many sizes. Great volunteer and staff gifts. $20 each.  "I am one piece in the fight against hunger". To order contact Trish at [email protected]. 

       

 Translation & Interpretation Project 

We are happy to report that we have additional funds to continue the translation and telephonic interpretation services. 

 

 

  

Fall 2024 Quarterly Member Newsletter

We're excited to share that the coalition's Fall 2024 Quarterly newsletter is now out! Dive into a personal reflection of this year's annual conference from our Conference Planning Committee chair, Sarah Hill, and enjoy a bunch of fun photos! We've also included a helpful article with tips on sourcing food for the holidays. Plus, WSDA has contributed an inspiring piece showing their appreciation for hunger relief organizations throughout the state. The Food Assistance team has been busy with compliance reviews, witnessing the positive impact of infrastructure improvements like cold storage units, and sharing in the pride that food programs feel when connecting with local producers. They also had a fantastic time meeting everyone at the WFC conference and loved visiting the Chelan Douglas Community Action Council. Enjoy the read!

Newsletter is linked here. 

  

 Renew Your WFC Membership Today!  

 To renew your membership for 2024 click here. It's quick and easy. Membership is based on a sliding schedule of your food program's budget starting as low as $25/yr.  

Your membership comes with many benefits including:   

        • Discounted fee to our annual conference and other trainings and events
        • A discounted copy of valuable resources manuals, and discounted pricing on additional copies – Food Safety, Special Dietary Needs, Food Banking 101, and Best Practices. 
        • Weekly, monthly e-newsletters and quarterly newsletters
        • Nonprofit Safety Hero is your one-stop website for free safety and health planning and training resources
        • Training opportunities for staff & volunteers plus technical assistance, answering your questions about programs and services, models and best practices, how to get started, and more.
        • On-line Food Bank Certification course for your staff/volunteers
        • Access to a discounted membership with WA Nonprofits, for even more fabulous trainings that are offered both online and in person, all across the state
        • Access to over 300 other WFC members – your colleagues in the fight against hunger!
        • You have a vote in the election of your District representatives.
        • Discounted agency insurance through Conover/Great American Insurance. 

If your EFAP lead pays your membership dues, we will notify you when they pay on your behalf. 

 WFC Job Board 

WFC's Job Board!

Post your open positions, internships, contract positions, plus your part time and fulltime positions.  Post your resume and sign up for texts to notify you of new job openings. 

Link here to the job board: https://wfc.mcjobboard.net/jobs or check it on Quick Links. 

Help support the work of the Washington Food Coalition by making your tax deductible donation today. The WFC supports food programs across the State of Washington by providing technical assistance, and more recently, by providing information and resources on COVID-19. We are sending out a e-newsletter to all members and friends on current COVID resources from the Department of Health, WSDA, the USDA and the Center for Disease Control, plus many others. We have distributed supplies such as gloves, masks, hand sanitizer and signage, to assist programs across the state in serving their clients. We are sponsoring a variety of trainings to inform our members how to navigate during these unprecedented times. 

COVID RESOURCES 

 WSDA is hosting calls every month on Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, for Food Assistance program subcontractors and contractors to hear the latest news on programs and resources affecting programs during the COVID-19 virus. Calls are optional. 

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app

EFAP and TEFAP Contractors have their own calls monthly on Fridays. Contact WSDA to get information to join those calls. 

There is a lot going on in our state right now and I encourage you to stay informed of news regarding Covid-19, a strain of the Coronavirus, and how you can protect yourself and those you serve. 

COVID-19 - Resources We Created For You!  

PowerPoint on Distribution Models: 

The coalition created a new resource on food distribution methods and what it means to move into the next phases of the Governor's Stay Home, Stay Safe Plan. To view the PowerPoint click here. 

NEW RIVISED GUIDANCE SHEETS: (8/22)

The WFC REVISED simplified guidance sheets on four topics including Masks and Facial Covering, What to Do When a Staff Person or Volunteer has COVID Symptoms, and Distributing Food Indoors and Outdoors.

Each sheet boils down the important points you need to know and to follow. They are footnoted with sources and provide links to state policies from DOH, L & I and the Governor’s Proclamations.

The WFC revised guidance sheets include: 

Download and print as needed for staff and volunteers.