Northwest Harvest
Flag this Organization: Northwest Harvest for removalNorthwest Harvest is dedicated to ending hunger in Washington by providing food access and advocating for food justice. They work through a network of community partners to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food.
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Our 2026 Legislative Priorities: Building a More Just and Equitable Food System
Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session is approaching, and efforts are underway to shape policies aimed at achieving food security. Key priorities include building an equitable food system by advocating for strategies that enhance access to nutritious food and streamline distribution from farms to...
New SNAP Work Requirements Start December 1: What They Mean for Washington Families
New federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will begin in Washington on December 1, 2025. Under the new rules, Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) can only receive SNAP benefits for three months in a three-year period unless they meet specific...
Fruitvale Community Market fights hunger with free groceries
Northwest Harvest, a nonprofit established in 1967, is actively addressing food insecurity in Washington. In the 2024 fiscal year, the organization distributed more than 20 million pounds of food to those in need. One of its initiatives, the Fruitvale Community Market, provides free groceries to ...
Food is Joy: Eddie Gonzalez
Eddie Gonzalez is a Mexican American artist from Bakersfield, California, now living in Yakima, Washington. His artistic journey began with watercolor painting and ink drawings, evolving into digital art using tools like Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. Art serves as a therapeutic outlet for Gonz...
Philanthropy Northwest Reactivates WA Food Fund to Address Growing Food Insecurity Across Washington
Philanthropy Northwest is reactivating the WA Food Fund to tackle increasing food insecurity in Washington. The state has seen a rise in food insecurity, with many families facing challenges in accessing federal nutrition assistance. The WA Food Fund aims to coordinate philanthropic efforts to de...
Caritas Food Bank sees 16 new clients daily amid SNAP benefit delays
Caritas Food Bank is experiencing a significant increase in demand, seeing 16 new clients each day due to delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Thousands in the Inland Northwest are waiting for their monthly food stamps, leading local food banks to anticipate contin...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington’s Emergency Food System Mobilizes Amid SNAP Disruption and Record Demand
The recent federal government shutdown and new restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have significantly impacted Washington’s emergency food system. Delays in November SNAP disbursements have left many households struggling to afford groceries. The “Big Beautiful Bi...
SNAP uncertainty piles on stress at local food banks
Federal benefits for food assistance are in uncertainty, causing stress for many Washington residents who rely on them to feed their families. Local food banks and pantries are feeling the impact as they serve thousands each month. As concerns grow about the future of the Supplemental Nutrition A...
How to help Seattle families impacted by SNAP cuts
Local restaurants, organizations, and community members in Seattle are mobilizing to support families affected by cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These grassroots efforts aim to ensure that everyone who needs food can access it. Various initiatives, including food dr...