Action Alert – Page 2 – Building a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable District food system

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

February 3, 2022

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

ACTION ALERT: WIC Expansion Act of 2018

June 18, 2018

Women, Infants, and Children Program Expansion Act of 2018 Community Action Guide Prepared by the DC Food Policy Council’s Working Group on Sustainable Food Procurement What is WIC and why does it matter? WIC is a federal program intended to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing … More ACTION ALERT: WIC Expansion Act of 2018

ACTION ALERT: Healthy Parks Amendment Act of 2018!

March 2, 2018

Healthy Parks Amendment Act of 2018: Community Action Guide Prepared by the DC Food Policy Council’s Working Group on Food Equity, Access, and Health & Nutrition Education Introduction With 1 in 7 households and 26% of families with children facing some form of food hardship or insecurity, expanding and building on the federal … More ACTION ALERT: Healthy Parks Amendment Act of 2018!