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.


 Back To Action - Volunteer Recruitment Campaign - tell us how the campaign worked for you! 

Please complete this Survey Monkey survey to share your feedback - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZDCT6FR 


Translation & Interpretation Project 

We are so excited to announce our Translational & Interpretation Project, funded by a WSDA Resiliency Grant. This project will provide free translation and telephonic interpretation services for hunger relief organizations across Washington State. To learn more about the project, please contact Trish @[email protected] trainings PowerPoint will be available soon and will be posted on the this website. 

 Also, please sign up to participate in the project by completing this form, https://wfc.memberclicks.net/translation---interpretation-serviceas

 


 Winter 2023 Quarterly Member Newsletter


The coalition's Winter 2023 Quarterly Newsletter is out!  Learn more about our Resiliency Grant Interpretation/Translation Project and sign up today to take part. Read about the 2023 Fresh Reward winners, WFC Membership Renewal and the benefits that come with membership plus Hunger Action Day information and sig up and a loving tribute to Lindsey Robinson from WSDA.  

 

 

   

 


 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 Office Hours - The coalition will be holding office hours each month. Join the call and ask your food banking questions and learn more about the Coalition. 

Calls will take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month: 

              • Feb 27, 2024 02:00 PM
              • Mar 26, 2024 02:00 PM
              • Apr 23, 2024 02:00 PM
              • May 28, 2024 02:00 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcucu2qqDMqG93Y2YrMSqeySsO1Grd0MqL6/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrrT4uGNKdsBiORpwqA4_4LOrwplxfjfoOpU3cEQ1gcwbvBfFtY5VtFIj9

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83354268019
Meeting ID: 833 5426 8019
Dial by your location

• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 253 205 0468 US 


Thank you to all our 2023 Conference sponsors!! 

 

 

 


   EFAP Subcontractors and Contractors Meetings Recordings 

Recording of the Subcontractors meeting, click here.  
Passcode: 9G*2eP&&

PowerPoint of presentation, click here

 EFAP Subcontractors meeting chat box dialog.pdf


Recording of the Contractors meeting, click here
Passcode: 4Ymb*..6

PowerPoint of presentation, Click here.  

 EFAP Contractors meeting chat box dialog.pdf

The EFAP Procedures Manual is on our Forms & Pubs page under EFAP. It is being updated, so please check back in the next coming weeks for the updated version. 

https://agr.wa.gov/services/food-access/hunger-relief-agency-hub/fa-forms-and-pubs 

 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.