Nutrition Objective 2
Reduce Food Insecurity in Washington
Featured Programs & Activities
WIC Fruit and Vegetable Community Project
Washington State WIC received a USDA grant to facilitate sustainable partnerships with local food systems groups and bring new resources and innovative ideas to WIC services. Local WIC agencies and food systems partners will be invited to submit applications for local projects. more...
Previously Featured
Priority Recommendation A
Strengthen food assistance programs and improve economic security for
low-income families and individuals
- Harvest Against Hunger
Audience:Low income families and individuals, hunger relief agencies, farms
Scope: State-wide
Featured: Summer 2009 - Reduced-Price School Meal Co-Pay Elimination Continues to Increase Participation
Audience: Students eligible for reduced-price meals
Scope: State-wide
Featured: Winter 2008 - Trucking Capacity Study Recommends Improvements for Food Banks
Audience:Food banks in Washington
Scope:State-wide
Featured:Autumn 2006
Priority Recommendation B
Improve access to and awareness of food assistance programs
- 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
- Feed Your Brain Project Increases Access to Summer Feeding Programs
Audience:Children in high-poverty, rural communities
Scope:State-wide
Featured:Winter 2008 - WIC Policy Change Reduces Barriers to Purchasing Foods
Audience:Low income women, infants and children
Scope:State-wide
Featured:Autumn 2006
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