Newsletters Stories from the Harvest: July 2022 A moment with Lucy Smartwitlo | A Volunteer Love Story | KHQ #FoodBucketChallenge | Employee Spotlight A moment with Lucy Smartwitlo – Executive Director of Peacekeeper Society “I walked down the country roads with my mom picking up cans so we can…get money for food.” At the age of 5…
Blog Recipes for Food Justice: Spice Waala’s Rajma with Cumin Rice (Kidney Bean Stew) Meet Aakanksha and Uttam! They own Spice Waala, serving up authentic Indian street food right here in Seattle since 2018. Hailing from New Delhi and Kolkata, the couple decided to start Spice Waala after finding the Indian food in the area lacking. Not only are the couple passionate about sharing…
Newsletters Stories from the Harvest: June 2022 Addressing Summer Hunger | Taking B(l)ack Pride | Employee Spotlight Addressing Summer Hunger For children that experience food insecurity, schools provide a consistent source of nutritious meals. When schools are closed for summer break, access is limited. To address hunger during the summer months, schools and community-based organizations can operate…
Press Releases Northwest Harvest Releases Solidarity Statement on Bodily Autonomy Northwest Harvest released a bodily autonomy solidarity statement to their supporters and partners….
Blog In solidarity: bodily autonomy is economic justice and a civil right Northwest Harvest works in solidarity with all communities who will be impacted by the potential repeal of Roe v. Wade and the cascade of legal and social repercussions of the recently leaked decision draft. We acknowledge that safe and accessible reproductive healthcare is lifesaving and life changing. We acknowledge that…
Newsletters Spring 2022 News In This Issue: Building…; Compassionate Partnerships; From the Heartland – Northwest Harvest’s Yakima Capital Campaign; Growing Stronger Food Systems: From Hunger Response to Improved Access; Sharing Stories; Events; Hunger Action Day Successes; Happy First Birthday to the Harvest Pantry Program!; Thank you, Boeing Employees!; A Reflection on Giving; Building a…
Press Releases Northwest Harvest Launches Fundraising Campaign to Support New Distribution Center in Yakima The construction of Northwest Harvest’s state-of-the-art campus in Washington’s agriculture heartland marks an important step towards a hunger-free future…
Legislative Updates Spring into Action on Child Hunger Congress is adjourned for the next two weeks for spring recess, and members are back at home in districts, visiting with and hearing from constituents. Now is a critical time to join us in urging Congress to move the needle on child hunger when they get back to business, debating…
