Introduction The District has a long history of advancing policies to help mitigate the city’s impact on climate change through recycling, waste diversion, energy efficiency, carbon neutrality, and the Good Food Purchasing Program. One third of global greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the agriculture sector and therefore the District’s food and beverage purchasing … More Green Food Purchasing Amendment Act of 2020

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)