Building a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable District food system

The DC Food Policy Council

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The DC Food Policy Council (FPC) is a coalition of public and government food leaders appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser to create a just, healthy, equitable and sustainable food system for all by engaging, empowering, and informing DC residents and effecting positive policy change.

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Public Comment Now Open for Food Is Medicine in Medicaid 1115 Waiver

April 2, 2024

Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) is accepting public comments on its renewal application for a federal Medicaid waiver, which includes a proposal to expand Food Is Medicine services through Medicaid coverage. Public Comments are due 6pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. What does the proposal do? As a part of a five-year renewal request … More Public Comment Now Open for Food Is Medicine in Medicaid 1115 Waiver

Share Your Experience with DC Food Programs at Performance Oversight Hearings

January 10, 2024

Every year, residents have the chance to let DC Council know how you think the agencies and programs that serve you are doing. That takes the form of Performance Oversight Hearings for every single District agency. This is a great opportunity to share what you think is working well, recommend how programs can be improved, … More Share Your Experience with DC Food Programs at Performance Oversight Hearings