Blog Land Acknowledgements As part of our celebration of Pride month, we’ll be highlighting the importance of decolonizing the food system, building self-sufficiency for Washington’s Indigenous populations, and the liberation from systems of oppression. The interlocking systems of oppression experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community can be understood with an acknowledgement of the culture…
Legislative Updates Boost Families and Our Economy with Year-Round Meals for Kids This week, Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Mike Levin, and Rep. Jahana Hayes introduced the Stop Child Hunger Act to ensure that students and families that struggle with hunger have year-round access to grocery assistance when schools close due to emergencies or scheduled breaks. Northwest Harvest applauds this legislation which will…
Press Releases Northwest Harvest Announces Major Investment in Yakima Valley Expansion is Key to Ending Food Insecurity in Washington Yakima, WA – Northwest Harvest today announced a major investment to build a new distribution center and free grocery store in the agricultural heart of Washington, the Yakima Valley. Northwest Harvest purchased a 10.5-acre parcel, formerly a drive-in movie theatre in…
event GiveBIG 2021 GiveBIG – Washington Gives’ annual statewide fundraising campaign, began April 20th and will culminate with a 48-hour giving event on May 4th and 5th. Through our partnerships with hundreds of food banks, meal programs and schools, Northwest Harvest can leverage your GiveBIG support to get food where it’s needed most.…
Legislative Updates Five Epic Wins from the 2021 State Legislative Session The 2021 Washington Legislative Session ended on time this past Sunday. Facing the incredible challenges of passing policies and a two-year budget to meet unprecedented economic hardship in an entirely online format, this is a session for the history books! Here are our five key takeaways—just a few of the…
