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Legislative Updates
In the next 60 days, our state representatives will be heading to Olympia to pass bills that can affect our day to day lives The legislative...
Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session is right around the corner! Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing updates from Olympia and creating...
Thanks to the dedication of our public policy and advocacy coalition partners, and community members like you, the 2025 legislative session came with...
This week, Congress will be taking steps to fast track tax cuts that are tilted to help the wealthiest at the expense of programs and services that...
During the 2024 legislative session our Advocacy Team will be supporting: Healthy School Meals for All (HB 2058) Children need healthy school...
Information last updated: 10/4/2023 As many of you are aware, Congress passed a 45-day continuing resolution and narrowly avoided a government...
Well, folks, it happened: we wrapped up the 2023 legislative session on Sunday, April 24 Our entire staff and many of our partners and community...
We have nearly reached the end of legislative session – the legislature will release their budget agreement on Saturday at noon and vote on it...
What has the Northwest Harvest Advocacy team been up to in Olympia this week A few quick updates: Wednesday was the last day to consider (pass)...
What has the Northwest Harvest Advocacy team been up to in Olympia this week A few quick updates: On Friday, March 24, the Washington State...
Anna Nepomuceno (she/her) is the Director of Public Policy at Northwest Harvest. She leads the organization’s advocacy strategy to advance local, state, and federal laws that strengthen food security and uphold food as a basic human right. Anna analyzes public policy through an equity lens and helps shape and draft legislation that centers the needs of communities most affected by hunger. She builds and sustains relationships with lawmakers, state agencies, and nonprofit partners, championing grassroots engagement and uplifting BIPOC and other marginalized voices to ensure public policy is informed by lived experience and community power.
Natasha Dworkin (she/her) is the Director of Communications at Northwest Harvest. She leads statewide communications, storytelling, and public engagement efforts focused on building collective action toward a more just food system. Her work centers lived experience, data‑driven messaging, and values‑aligned narratives that move audiences beyond charity toward solidarity. Natasha oversees integrated campaigns, media strategy, and community engagement initiatives that elevate the impacts of public policy and federal funding on food access across Washington.
