Washington Food Coalition

ADVOCACY * Representation on advisory groups which make funding policy and procedural recommendations to the State Departments of Community, Trade and Economic Development and General Administration * Active partnerships with regional and national anti-hunger organizations to promote anti-hunger policies TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS * An annual conference with workshops on food safety, special dietary needs, advocacy, legal issues facing non-profits, strategic planning, fundraising and more * Networking opportunity for conference attendees to hear about new and innovative programs TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE * Services provided to members and non-members, whether a new or developing program * Up-to-date archives provide information on client intake procedures and food storage to conducting food drives or writing a grant MONTHLY NEWSLETTER * Provided to members and non-members * Contains important issues relevant to hunger-relief organizations * Articles include food safety, nutrition information, recipes, funding opportunities, legislative updates and program information from around the State