Your Input Needed: USDA Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program (RFSI)

Para obtener esta información en español, haga clic aquí. The District has received $2 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program. The new federal funding will help strengthen the District’s “middle of the supply chain,” which is after foods have been harvested and before they reach consumers. What kind of projects will these funds … More Your Input Needed: USDA Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program (RFSI)

Calling All District Food Businesses: Complete the Survey by Sept 15th!

Do you own or operate a food business in the District? The Entrepreneurship and Food Jobs Working Group wants to hear from you. What has gotten in the way of your business growth? What do you think the DC government can do more to support your business growth? Tell us about the needs and challenges … More Calling All District Food Businesses: Complete the Survey by Sept 15th!

Action Alert! FRESH STARTS ACT of 2023: Community Advocacy Guide

UPDATE: The deadline to submit a written/voicemail testimony has been extended to September 15, 2023 to ensure that residents of the DC Jail have be the opportunity to share their comments. You can submit a written testimony via email at judiciary@dccouncil.gov or leave voicemail testimony by calling (202) 630-7585. The DC Council’s Committee on the … More Action Alert! FRESH STARTS ACT of 2023: Community Advocacy Guide

2023 DC Farmers Market Map

Shopping at a farmers market is one of the most delicious ways to support our local food system! Our DC farmers market map is updated for the 2023 season, including:*Locations*Times and Days of Operation*Public Transportation Options*Public Benefits Accepted View the map HERE.

ACTION ALERT: Draft Zero Waste Framework Public Comment Period Closes Tomorrow October 7, 2022!

Community Advocacy Guide DC Draft Zero Waste Framework Residents and Businesses: Submit your Comments on the Zero Waste Framework  Deadline to submit comments: October 7, 2022 (See below for instructions on how to comment) Timeline: Background Food waste is the single most prevalent material in the District’s waste stream, representing nearly 20% of all refuse. … More ACTION ALERT: Draft Zero Waste Framework Public Comment Period Closes Tomorrow October 7, 2022!

Nutrition Education Landscape Assessment

We are excited to announce that the District’s Nutrition Education Landscape Assessment is complete! Many of you may remember that this report is the culmination of more than 3 years of hard work by the Food Policy Council’s Nutrition & Health working group, District nutrition educators, and advocates which started with the 2019 Nutrition Educator’s … More Nutrition Education Landscape Assessment

2022 DC Farmers Market Map

Shopping at a farmers market is one of the most delicious ways to support our local food system! Our DC farmers market map is updated for the 2022 season, including:*Locations*Times and Days of Operation*Public Transportation Options*Public Benefits Accepted View the map HERE.

Give SNAP a Raise Amendment Act of 2022: Community Advocacy Guide

Deadline to Testify if TOMORROW, Friday, April 22, 2022 by 5pm! The Food Policy Council’s 2021 and 2022 Priorities cite decreasing food insecurity and increasing the utilization of federal nutrition program benefits as key steps to support residents in the District. A printable version of this Community Advocacy Guide is available here. The bill can … More Give SNAP a Raise Amendment Act of 2022: Community Advocacy Guide

Request for Information for USDA Grant Opportunity!

The Government of the District of Columbia intends to apply for a funding opportunity through the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). This opportunity will be approximately $1,100,000 and is through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). The focus of this grant opportunity is to: Strengthen the District’s local and regional food system; … More Request for Information for USDA Grant Opportunity!

No Senior Hungry Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021: Community Advocacy Guide

The Food Policy Council’s 2021 and 2022 Priorities cite decreasing food insecurity and promoting health equity among at-risk populations. Over the past year, the FPC has strategically collaborated with partner agencies, non-profits, affected residents, and participated in working groups to help support policy recommendations to address the District’s high food insecurity rate among seniors. A … More No Senior Hungry Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021: Community Advocacy Guide