Press Releases 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 Agriculture published a rule today that will deepen hunger and poverty for adults that face the most significant barriers to employment. The rule takes food off the tables of more…
In the News 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.
Newsletters 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 Market, Deep Dive: Increasing Affordability Of Fruits And Vegetables, Addressing Fear in Our Communities, Bette Richardson: A Great Character, a Lasting Legacy; 2020 Legislative Session…
Legislative Updates 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 Department of Social and Health Services. These households include low income seniors, low-wage workers, children, and pregnant women. Under the proposed rule, these households could see…
Blog Taking Time to Remember: This is All About Love A message from Chief Executive Officer Thomas Reynolds
Legislative Updates New USDA Data Shows SNAP Rule Takes Away School Meals from Nearly 1 Million Children New data released from USDA shows that their recent proposal to alter categorical eligibility for SNAP will cause deeper harm than originally estimated when it comes to taking food away from kids both at home and at school. The new report estimates that nearly 1 million children will lose automatic eligibility…
Press Releases KZOK Rocks the Harvest During Station’s 22nd Annual Fundraiser for Northwest Harvest (Seattle, WA – October 18, 2019) Northwest Harvest, Washington state's leading hunger relief agency, raised a total of $101,743 at this year's KZOK Rock the Harvest radiothon, powered by Delta Air Lines. These donations equate to 456,000 nutritious meals that will be distributed to local food banks, meal programs, and high-need…
