Nutrition Objective 2
Reduce Food Insecurity in Washington
Featured Programs & Activities
Tri-Cities Defining Success in Child Care Food Programs
Beckie Hildman directs the Child Care Support program for close to 200 family child care homes in Benton, Franklin and outlying Counties. Through the Benton Franklin Community Action Connection, she oversees the CAC nutrition monitors and trainers that support child care providers. more
WIC Fruit and Vegetable Community Partnership Projects
Recently 12 local WIC agencies from rural and urban areas throughout Washington State got the opportunity to connect with local food systems partners to promote fruits and vegetables in their communities. Read about how these projects increased access to fresh produce for WIC clients. more
Previously Featured
Priority Recommendation A
Strengthen food assistance programs and improve economic security for
low-income families and individuals
- Protecting Anti-Hunger Programs
Audience:Food Assistance Agencies, Non-Profits, Farmers
Scope: Statewide
Featured: June 2012 - Food Bank Farm Grows from Shared Use
Audience:Food Assistance Agencies, Non-Profits, Farmers
Scope: Statewide
Featured: December 2011 - Partners Efforts Result in Executive Order to Address Food Insecurity
Audience:Washington State residents
Scope: Statewide
Featured: March 2011 - Low Income Farmers Market in Spokane
Audience:Low income residents
Scope: Spokane
Featured: Winter 2010 - Gardeners in Mason County Aiming to Define Perennial
Audience:Youth, community volunteers
Scope: Mason County
Featured: Fall 2010 - Washington's Hunger-Relief System: Addressing Transportation and
Storage Capacity Gaps
Audience:Hunger relief organizations
Scope: Washington State
Featured: Spring 2010 - WIC Fruit and Vegetable Community Project
Audience:Local WIC agencies, staff and clients
Scope: State-wide
Featured: Fall 2009 - Harvest Against Hunger
Audience:Low income families and individuals, hunger relief agencies, farms
Scope: State-wide
Featured: Summer 2009
Priority Recommendation B
Improve access to and awareness of food assistance programs
- Nutritional Recommendations for CACFP to Promote Healthy Aging
Audience:Older adults
Scope: Statewide
Featured: September 2012 - Partners Launch Healthy School Breakfast Initiative
Audience:School children
Scope: Statewide
Featured: March 2012 - Healthy Communities Workbook Providess Assessment Ideas
Audience:Local health jurisdictions
Scope: Statewide
Featured: September 2011 - OSPI Raises Awareness of Summer Feeding Programs for Children
Audience:Low income parents, food assistance agencies
Scope: Statewide
Featured: June 2011 - Advocating for Access to Healthy Food for All in Kittitas County
Audience:Individuals and families
Scope:Kittitas County
Featured:Winter 2009 - Take a Fresh Look: Basic Food
Audience:Individuals and families
Scope:State-wide
Featured:Winter 2009
