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[Yakima Herald] Fears that the Trump administration would cut food assistance programs at the start of the year were well founded when the “One...
[Yakima Herald Republic] About 25 community members attended a town hall meeting about the impact of the Trump administration’s “One Big,...
OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference today to detail the Washington State Office of Financial Management’s stand-alone,...
Blog
Paige Pettibon Artist Bio: Paige Pettibon (@paige_pettibon) is a visual artist based in Tacoma, Washington Her work spans painting, mixed media,...
To honor Northwest Harvest’s 58 years of service, we wanted to offer 58 ways you (yes, you!) can show solidarity with your neighbors and community...
Action Alerts
State lawmakers are preparing to consider new funding requests to reflect current needs and priorities It is crucial for advocates to speak up today...
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is one of our nation’s most effective tools for combating hunger...
In our modern digital world, information travels faster than ever Being thoughtful about where we get our information is crucial You can do your part...
Esmeralda Vasquez Artist Bio: Esmeralda Andrea Vasquez (@esoveresmeralda) is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and muralist currently based out...
Federal cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and food bank funding are no longer just threats or headlines—they’ve been signed into law And their impacts are...
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.
