PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2020 CONTACT: Mekdy Alemayehu (OP) 202.412.7828; mekdy.alemayehu2@dc.gov   Mayor Bowser Releases Report on the Current State of Food Access and Food Security in the District The COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic effects have led to increased food insecurity rates nationally and in the District (WASHINGTON, DC) … More Mayor Bowser Releases Report on the Current State of Food Access and Food Security in the District

Increasing access to healthy food is a top priority for Mayor Bowser and the DC Food Policy Council. Thanks to public advocacy, dedicated business owners, and government support, 4 new healthy food stores will be opening in Wards 7 and 8 between 2020-2022. This is great progress, and we lookforward to continuing our work to … More 1-Pager: New Healthy Food Retail in Wards 7 and 8

About this Event When: Thursday, July 30th, 10-11:30AM. Register on Eventbrite. Creating a resilient, more equitable food system requires money and support. We will talk with CDFIs about access to funding and financing. Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) play a critical role in providing funding, capital, and other resources to hyperlocal DC food businesses. Join us … More Upcoming Event: Financing Food

The USDA recently proposed a rule to restrict how states provide SNAP benefits to certain able-bodied adults without dependents. The federal rule is estimated to eliminate SNAP benefits for as many as 755,000 people across the country and reduce benefits by $15 billion over ten years. If enacted, this rule will reduce SNAP participation, increase … More Proposed SNAP Rule: Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs)