2025 Federal Government Shutdown Resources
The Food Policy Council has compiled this list of resources available during the 2025 shutdown, including resources that are always available as well as those only available now. Although this list focuses on food resources, the DC government has created a broader list of resources for those affected by the Federal government cuts and the…
Capital Area Food Bank’s DC Hunger Briefing
As a part of the October 1, 2025 Food Policy Council meeting, Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) staff presented the following briefing on their analysis of food insecurity in DC. Their 2025 Hunger Report summarizes food insecurity in the DMV: this presentation specifically shares DC data. In 2025, the CAFB survey specifically looked at the…
What is in the FY2026 District Budget for the DC Food System?
On July 28, the D.C. Council approved the District’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget. Mayor Bowser and the Council continued investment in many of the key local programs that promote equitable, healthy, and sustainable local food system. Read on to find out how food programs are funded by local dollars in the next fiscal year…
We’re Hiring! Policy Analyst, Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure
Come work with us at the District’s Food Policy team at the Office of Planning! We are hiring for a Policy Analyst to work on the District food procurement and infrastructure to support a resilient food system. This is a full time, 18 month position, and the application closes on June 11, 2025. Apply here.…
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