What We Do

WFC Resources and Publications

We bring our collective knowledge together to create resources that help all of our organizations be the best they can be for our communities. Scroll down for a variety of publications, hand-outs and flyers that we have developed. 

WFC Resource Manuals can be ordered online HERE:

Our Best Practices Manual is by far our favorite and most popular, a collection of innovations directly sourced from our members.

Food Banking 101: a great place to begin when you are jumping into a food banking job. This our accompanying manual to our popular Food Banking 101 certification track offered at our 2.5 day conference.

Food Banking: This is a great comprehensive resource to have on hand for reference, training, and a refresher.

Food Safety: A Fantastic must-have reference for any hunger relief program.

Special Dietary Needs: A guide to better serve people with special needs and dietary restrictions.
       

More Useful Handouts and information from WFC:

This is info that we have gathered together and/or developed in response to needs and questions we have heard in the community and among our members. This information is available to download directly.
 

The Food Assistance Advisory Committee

The Food Assistance  Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives from the WFC board of directors and WFC members, as well Food Assistance providers and other interested community members. The Committee also includes staff from WSDA’s Food Assistance Programs.  All providers, including food banks, food pantries, tribal voucher providers and other partners have been encouraged to apply for membership. The purpose of the Food Assistance Advisory Committee is to provide broad stakeholder input and formal recommendations to the Washington Food Coalition Board and the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA) concerning TEFAP, CSFP and EFAP programs.

The agenda is developed collaboratively by the Washington Food Coalition’s Board, the Chair of the Committee and WSDA’s Food Assistance staff. Agenda items proposed by Food Assistance staff are given priority as this committee is primarily charged with providing recommendations to the WFC Board on policies, procedures and structural changes to the Food Assistance Programs.

The Food Assistance Advisory Committee meets a minimum of three times a year, prior to the corresponding quarterly Washington Food Coalition Board meeting. If needed, additional meetings may be held at the request of the Chair of the Committee. 

Contact us to learn more and inquire about committee membership. 

Below please find current agenda's, minutes and an archive of notes and documents from Food Advisory Committee Meetings:

The next Food Assistance Advisory Committee will meet Friday, April 17th as part of the WSDA's COVID-19 call. To join the call:

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/809174509
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

 

2020-2021 Biennium:  

Food Assistance Advisory Committee Meeting minutes 12420.docx

Handouts from 1/24/2020 meeting: 

1.24.2020 Draft FAAC Agenda 2.docx

9.23.19 FA Advisory Committee Mtg Agenda.pdf

9.23.19 FAAC DRAFT Minutes 1.docx

2019-2020 Biennium:

7.19.19 FAAC DRAFT Minutes 2.docx

9.23.19 FA Advisory Committee Mtg Agenda.pdf

EFAP Food Procurement Priority.docx

7.30.19 FA Subcontractor Resources Task Force Minutes.docx

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2019_Strategic Plan Overview_FINAL.pdf

5.20.19 FA Subcontractor Resources Task Force Minutes 1.docx

WFC Civil Rights Task Force 5.21.19 Minutes.docx

7.19.19 FAAC DRAFT Minutes.docx

WSDA Updates July 2019.docx

2017-2019 Biennium:

7.19.19 FA Advisory Committee Mtg Agenda.docx

1.30.19_FA COmmittee Meeting Minutes.pdf

 4.19.19_MeetingMinutes.docx

TEFAP and TMP food update (3).docx

Service Count Taskforce Recommendations_4_19_19.docx

2.21.13 fap committee meeting notes.pdf9.12.2018 FA Committee Meeting - Minutes
2.21.13 fap committee meeting notes.pdf 6.29.2018 FA Committee Meeting - Minutes
2.21.13 fap committee meeting notes.pdf 5.07.2018 FA Committee Meeting - Minutes
2.21.13 fap committee meeting notes.pdf 1.29.2018 FA Committee Meeting - Minutes
 1.29.2018 FA Committee Meeting - Docs
2.21.13 fap committee meeting notes.pdf 10.10.2017 FA Committee Meeting
2.21.13 fap committee meeting notes.pdf Expectations and Process 2018
2.21.13 fap committee meeting notes.pdf FA Goals FYE 2018
2.21.13 fap committee meeting notes.pdf 07.19.2017 FA Committee Meeting 

2015-2017 Biennium:

 

2013-2015 Biennium:
2011-2013 Biennium:

 

Executive Summaries from Work Plans: 

 Current list of Food Assistance Advisory Committee Members FY '20-'21

Name Organization
Aaron Czyzewski Food Lifeline
Ahndrea Blue Making A Difference Foundation
Alan Hamilton Clark County Food Bank
Anita Sailor Rural Resources
Billie Zahn EVRC Moxee Pantry
Bob Mark Upper Valley MEND
Caila Nickerson Lifelong, Chicken Soup Brigade
Clara Olivo Food Lifeline
Dan Lancaster MSC, Federal Way Food Bank
Donna Russell Tum Tum Food Pantry
Nikki Lloyd Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank
Isaac McKenzie-Sullivan Thurston County Food Bank
James Scovel WSDA
Jeff Mathias, Chair Blue Mountain Action Council
Jenn Tennent Northwest Harvest
Jeremy Wilde Highline Community Pantry
Josh Martinez, Secretary Food Lifeline
Katie Rains WSDA
Ken Trainor Sunrise Outreach Center
Kevin Glackin-Coley St. Leo Food Connection
Kim Eads WSDA
Kris Van Gasken Des Moines Food Bank
Kyle Merslich WSDA
Leon Brauner Ocean Shores Food Bank
Lindsey Robinson Hopelink
Lisa White WSDA
Mallory Shellmer WSDA 
Mariela Barriga Highline College
Marki Lockhart Olympic Community Action Programs
Michelle Douglas, Vice Chair Emergency Food Network
Michelle Loftis New Hunger Coalition
Mike Compton Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties
Nichole Garden WSDA
Owen Esperas Second Harvest Inland Northwest
Peny Archer Community Services of Moses Lake
Rick Bowlen Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties
Scott Kilpatrick Community Services of Moses Lake
   
Susy Gaines Coastal Harvest
Tiffani Kaech Food Lifeline
Trish Twomey Washington Food Coalition