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 Annual Conference, September 18-20th in Wenatchee, WA
Best Selling Author, Memoirist and Economic Justice Advocate, will be our keynote speaker.
The Netflix show, Maid, is based on her life story and is set on Kitsap Peninsula. To view the series, link here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81166770 Stephanie tells us she has a special place in heart for food banks in WA State. We hope to see you in Wenatchee!
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Spring 2024 Quarterly Member Newsletter
Our Spring 2024 Newsletter is out, see attached. Read about all the accomplishments of this past state legislative session including $5 million more in EFAP for this year and next. Also, a new round of Resiliency Grants will open on April 1st. There will be a new process so please see the article in the newsletter or below in this newsletter. We are excited to announce this year's conference - Bridging the Gap - in Wenatchee, September 18th - 20th. More on the conference coming soon. The coalition is hosting lots of trainings this spring. One happening this week!
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: ![]()
If your EFAP lead pays your membership dues, we will notify you when they pay on your behalf.
WFC 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.
COVID RESOURCES 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.
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