News & Insights

Advocacy Update: Call TODAY to Urge Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief

Today is a national call-in day for advocates across Washington and the United States to tell Congress this simple but critical message: it is...

Advocacy Works! USDA Extends Waivers for Free Meals for Kids

Yesterday, USDA announced that all waivers that help schools and community based organizations provide free meals for kids will be extended through...

Statewide Network Update

COVID-19 NOTICE: Many food programs have adjusted hours or services in response to the pandemic Guests are strongly recommended to call ahead or...

Seattle Times: From peanut butter to applesauce, WA state stockpiles tons of food for the need ahead

In Solidarity: Black Lives Matter!

At Northwest Harvest, we recognize and mourn acts of racial violence against Black communities The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna...

Northwest Harvest Condemns New Federal Rule Targeting People On SNAP

Official Statement from Washington’s Leading Hunger Relief Agency   (Seattle, WA – December 4, 2019) The United States Department of...

KING5: Proposed USDA Rule Will Impact Washington Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits

Advocates said the rule threatens to cut SNAP benefits to 79% of households in Washington state

Winter 2019 News

In This Issue: Taking Time to Remember: This Is All About Love, Your Support Is Making a Difference, Buy a Personalized Brick at SODO Community...

Proposed Rule Threatens Cutting the Power of SNAP for 79% of Washington’s SNAP Households

USDA's latest proposed rule threatens to cut the power of SNAP for 79% of Washington's SNAP households, according to data released by our state's...

KNKX: Food Justice Takes the Spotlight at Town Hall Seattle