Description

The Food Assistance Advisory Committee, which is part of the Washington Food Coalition (WFC), plays an important role in the shaping how WSDA Food Assistance programs can provide the most value to the food assistance provider network and to those whom they serve. The FA Advisory Committee is compromised of a chair, vice chair, provider members, the WFC executive director, WSDA staff and other interested parties. The advisory Committee works on making recommendations for program policy and emergency food system improvements, and streamlining program processes. Subcommittees are established and comprised of provider members, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and WSDA staff. The agenda is developed collaboratively by the Washington Food Coalition’s Executive Director, the Chair of the Committee and WSDA’s Food Assistance staff. The Food Assistance Advisory Committee meets a minimum of three times a year, prior to the corresponding quarterly Washington Food Coalition Board meeting. If needed, additional meetings may be held at the request of the Chair of the Committee. All providers, including food banks, food pantries, tribal voucher providers and other partners have been encouraged to attend these meetings. The WFC posts notes and information from Committee meetings for anyone interested in staying informed.