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. Quarterly Winter 2020 Newsletter To view our Winter 2020 e-newsletter please click on the link below.
There are helpful articles on Complete Eats, Infrastructure and Capacity Grants as well as 10 Top Changes to the Proposed Food Code.
Coronavirus - What You Need To Know 
WEEKLY CALLS - WSDA is hosting bi-weekly calls every Tuesday and Friday, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, to hear the latest news on the COVID-19 virus. Calls are optional. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/809174509 You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 809-174-509 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 809 174 509 Or dial directly: [email protected] or 67.217.95.2##809174509 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/809174509 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.
As with most respiratory viruses, we can expect advice for the general public to include avoiding gathering places and exercising social distancing. 
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/posters.html DOH, Posters for staff and clients: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/novel-coronavirus/posters.aspx
Sources for information:
Simple ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace: The low-cost measures below will help prevent the spread of infections in your workplace, such as colds, flu and stomach bugs, and protect your customers, volunteers and employees. Employers should start doing these things now, even if COVID-19 has not arrived in the communities where they operate. They can already reduce working days lost due to illness and stop or slow the spread of COVID-19 if it arrives at one of your workplaces. Make sure your workplaces are clean and hygienic
Make sure that staff, volunteers and customers have access to places where they can wash their hands with soap and water
Ensure that face masks and / or paper tissues are available at your workplaces, for those who develop a runny nose or cough at work, along with closed bins for hygienically disposing of them.
Renew Your WFC Membership Today! To renew your membership 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:
If your EFAP lead pays your membership dues, we will notify you when they pay on your behalf. Happy New Year!
Thanks to our great Sponsors who bring the Washington Food Coalition Annual Conference to life! WFC T-Shirts!To order our new T-shirts please link here to our order form.
I FIGHT HUNGER T-Shirts are available in RED and BLUE. I GROW FOOD T-Shirts are available in GREEN.COST IS ONLY $15.00 PLUS MAILING COSTS |
Remember, hand washing is key!
Washington Food Coalition | PO Box 95752, Seattle, WA 98145 | 877-729-0501 | [email protected]
Our work is generously supported in part by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Food Assistance programs. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, the Washington Food Coalition as an institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
Back to top