Seattle Food Committee

"Access to food shapes every aspect of well-being, from health and academic success to long-term economic mobility."

"Charity cannot replace strong public policy solutions or the need for progressive revenue to ensure a stable and just safety net for all. "

Please read the full Seattle Times Op Ed at the link below and posted in our bio.
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/as-more-of-our-neighbors-go-hungry-wa-lawmakers-must-do-better/

News | Seattle Food Committee News Image Credit: Laila Al-Agha, Northwest Harvest Image Alt Text: Large group of about 40 people wearing bright orange scarves standing on the dark grey concrete steps leading up to the entrance of the state Capitol building. How Many Food Justice Advocates Does it Take to Change a Broken System?....

The Seattle Food Committee Conference: Work in Progress is just 1 day away!

This virtual conference will be held on Thursday, November 10th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, and will consist of a series of panels discussing Local Economy, Home Delivery, and Staff Retention. The full schedule, with descriptions and a list of panelists, can be found below. This event is free, and open to all. If you’re interested in attending, please register If you’re interested in only one panel, or your schedule will only allow you to attend a portion of the conference, you’re welcome to sign up and attend the conference as you’re able to.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6NAKj-y
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Job Opportunity: Food System Support is looking for a Food System Support Driver. See link below.

https://www.solid-ground.org/careers/food-systems-support-driver/

Food Equity Fund Grants Bring Culturally Relevant Food and Knowledge to Your Community

An unlikely partnership saves the day Last spring, the Byrd Barr Place Food Bank in downtown Seattle faced a crisis. Almost overnight, its normally reliable stable of volunteers, most of them older, suddenly became unavailable because …

This year's tour featured: - Food Lifeline - Lifelong's Chicken Soup Brigade Program - Mobile Food Bank Roundup - FareStart - Hopelink Kirkland Food Bank - Sound Sustainable Farms - White Center Food Bank -

Check out this blog post on last month's SFC Culture & Equity training from Solid Ground! Thank you to Beacon Hill Library and The Seattle Public Library for hosting us in your space. https://www.solid-ground.org/culture-equity-training-connects-food-banks-community-food-experts/

Both the WA State Senate and House have passed Breakfast After the Bell bills!

Thank you Washington State legislators, and all the people who advocated for the passing of this bill. We are one step closer to closing the opportunity gap by reducing inequitable barriers to students' success.

We’re one step closer to school breakfast for all WA kids who need it! THANK YOU Washington State Senate for passing school breakfast legislation to help kids get the healthy start they need.