washington food coalition's meeting the future: 2014 conference guide

Conference EXTRAS!BINGOBINGO cards for Thursday & Friday will be distributed each morning. Get to know your fellow conference participants and gain a coveted chance to win a special door prize. This is what’s known as a “cover all” (no, we don’t mean article of clothing). Fill in all of your BINGO squares then turn in the card at the podium to enter a drawing for the day’s special prize. NEW! We are offering a bonus BINGO card with fun facts about WFC Board Members. Pick one up at registration and turn it in for 5 bonus raffle tickets upon completion.

Silent Auction ItemsWe have some incredible items available through our silent auction this year! You can get a chance at taking these home and support Washington Food Coaliton by bidding on the silent auction. You can use these for your own organization, gift it to a friend, or enjoy them yourself! RafflesDistrict BasketsA time-honored WFC tradition returns. District Baskets are no ordinary door prize; they’re visual representations of local pride and they may just be edible. Door prize tickets are earned for attending some meals and sessions, for turning in evaluations and maybe at other random times. District Baskets will be on display in the Centennial Ballroom.Baskets are raffled at random times and in random order so enter early and often.

√ Bonus Ticket Alert! Earn a raffle ticket every time you post something on social networking about the conference. Tag us on Facebook or use #Meetingthefuture on Twitter. Come to the registration desk to show us your post and collect your tickets.

√ Bonus Ticket Alert! (again) Earn a raffle ticket for visiting a conference exhibitor table and answering their raffle question.

About Washington Food CoalitionWe believe that no one in Washington state should go hungry and we share together in the vision of a strong emergency food system.

For over 20 years, the Washington Food Coalition has brought together food banks, emergency meal providers, distribution centers, agencies and growers to tackle hunger, share best practices and advocate for programs in our communities – from Puget Sound to Yakima Valley to Spokane and everywhere in between.

Through its statewide membership, Washington Food Coalition members find practical solutions to common challenges. The Coalition draws on the strength and reach of its membership to equip, educate and empower everyone working to end hunger in our state. Washington Food Coalition members represent 14 districts covering all of Washington State. Our Board of Directors is elected out of our general membership.

Have a question? We’ll try to answer it.Have an idea? We’d love to hear it.Want to help fight hunger? Let us know.

OFFICE: 206.729.0501 or toll-free 877.729.0501 | FAX: 206.729.0504 PO Box 95752 | Seattle, WA 98145EMAIL: [email protected] | WEB: WaFoodCoalition.org

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WASHINGTON FOOD COALITION 2014 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am WFC Food Assistance Program Advisory Committee 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Washington Food Coalition Board of Directors Meeting 12:00 to 5:00 pm Registration in Lobby 12:45 to 1:45 pm Tour Session 1 - Farm to School: Pioneer Middle School 2:30 to 3:15 pm Tour Session 2 - Local Agencies: Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council And Salvation Army Food Bank OR Local Market: Rhubarb Market 3:30 to 4:30 pm Tour Session 3 - Wine Tasting: Jones of Washington OR Local Farm: Gibbs Organic Produce 5:30 to 7:00 pm Welcome Reception in Grand Apple Ballroom North

Thursday, September 11th

8:00 to 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast in Red Lobby & Orchard Exhibit Hall 9:00 to 10:00 am Welcome & Keynote Presentation: Joel Berg in Orchard Exhibit Hall 10:15 to 11:30 am Breakout Sessions � Page 5 11:45 to 12:15 pm Lunch in Orchard Exhibit Hall 12:15 to 12:45 pm Lunch ‘n Learn Sessions 1:00 to 2:15 pm Breakout Sessions � Page 6 2:15 to 2:45 pm Afternoon Snack Break 2:45 to 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions � Page 7 4:15 to 5:15 pm WFC District Meetings 6:15 to 7:30 pm Dinner at Pybus Public Market Friday, September 12th

8:00 to 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast in Red Lobby & Orchard Exhibit Hall 9:00 to 9:45 am Keynote Presentation: Janet Poppendieck in Orchard Exhibit Hall 10:00 to 11:15 am Breakout Sessions � Page 8 11:30 am to 12:45 pm Breakout Sessions � Page 9 12:45 to 1:30 pm Lunch in Orchard Exhibit Hall 1:30 to 2:00 pm Door Prizes, Closing Remarks in Orchard Exhibit Hall


Local ToursWednesday Afternoon

3:30 to 4:30 pm Tour Session 3 (choose one of 2 options)Wine Tasting: Jones of WashingtonWe will start the first half of the tour by yielding our taste pallets to the succulent wines of Jones of Washington, a family-owned winery with vineyards located along the Columbia River in Central Washington State. They are one of the first families to farm those productive and scenic lands that guests thoroughly enjoy. Additionally, wine will be available to purchase after the tasting tour. The second half of the tour will take place at Pybus Market. Opening for business in May of 2013, they acquire high quality selections of artisan and ethnic products, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Washington wines, meats, flowers, oils, nuts, pastries and freshly-made prepared foods from some of the best restaurants in Washington State.

Local Farm: Gibbs Organic ProduceBring yourself along to this family-owned and operated certified organic farm, which is located in a secluded canyon outside of Leavenworth, WA. Experience the 30+ years of diversified organic farming that Grant Gibbs has created. Take in luscious views, interact with farm animals, and learn the facts and joys of organic farming!

2:30pm to 3:15 pm Tour Session 2 (choose 1 of 2 options)Local Agency: Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council and Salvation ArmyThis is a two-part tour. You will start out at the Salvation Army, where you will take a short tour through their Food Bank, while observing their daily operations. Right after, you will make a quick drive to Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council, an emergency Food Distribution Center in Wenatchee, where you will be taken through another short tour with plenty of time for questions along the way. If you are curious about how other food banks operate, this tour is designed with you in mind!

Local Market: Rhubarb MarketFor those who enjoy farming, knows someone who does, or is passionate about consumers having access to locally grown food, this tour is designed for you. Rhubarb Market is a lively local foods market featuring the freshest seasonal vegetables, fruits, pasture-finished meats, farm-fresh eggs, local artisan cheeses, heirloom grains and baked goods, local nuts, honey, preserves and much more. Come along and learn how Rhubarb supports agriculture and its farmers!

12:45pm to 1:45 pmTour Session 1Farm to School: Pioneer Middle SchoolCome along this unique tour and experience the passion Pioneer Middle School has for feeding hungry people. This tour has a highly recommended lunch option where individuals can sit and eat a meal prepared from their kitchen. The tour of their kitchen promptly follows, leaving plenty of time for a Q&A session at the end. Lunch is on us! All it takes is a previous reservation with your conference registration, and we’ll cover the lunch fee.

For all tours: Meet next to the registration table 10 minutes prior to tour start time to join tour group

and coordinate caravan.


Keynote Speakers Thursday & Friday Morning

Thursday, 9:00 am Joel Berg Keynote PresentationWhy 49 million Americans -- including 16 U.S. million children -- suffer from food insecurity and hunger. How we almost ended the problem in the 1970’s. Why the problem is getting worse now and why its a myth to suggest more community gardening, nutrition education, and food donations can solve the problem. How we can build the movemenet necessary to end U.S. hunger once and for all.

Friday, 9:00 am Janet Poppendieck Keynote PresentationMeeting the Future: Inviting the Past to Illuminate the way forward. Sometimes the best way to prepare to face the future is to look more closely at the past. This is what author (sociologist and historian) Jan Poppendieck will do as she explores the whole history of public and private food assistance in the US since its inception in the great depression. Poppendieck will identify the factors that have made food assistance far more acceptable than “welfare,” and she will name the challenges that confront anti-hunger activists trying to build on this legacy.

New This Year! Descriptions of Learning TracksThis year, our conference has an exciting new format. There is so much to learn, and we have planned out 5 different learning tracks to guide your workshop choices. You can choose to stick to a single track, or mix and match to receive a customized experience that suits you best.

√ ADVOCACY & POLICY - These workshops will focus on how outside forces are impacted by and have an impact on the hunger relief sector.

√ BEST PRACTICES - This track is modeled after our Best Practices Manual, and will feature innovations and solutions developed by hunger relief agencies in Washington State.

√ EXPERT - If you’ve been here before (or maybe many times before), this track is designed to offer something new or advanced to help you in your work.

√ FOOD BANK CERTIFICATION - This is our very exciting all new certification course. Participants interested in receiving a Food Bank Certification must attend all workshops in this track, and will finish with a brief competency exam at the end of the conference. After completion, you’ll receive a certificate to proudly display that verifies your knowledge as a competent food bank manager.

√ WASHINGTON NONPROFITS - This year, we’ve partnered with Washington Nonprofits to bring you a full track of workshops packed with training on effective nonprofit management. This track will equip you with the knowledge to run your nonprofit food program with a high degree of skill.


Location: Gala Room 3 & 4

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Location: Golden Delicious Room

Location: Fuji Room 1 & 2






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Farm to Food Bank in Action Benjamin Rasmus, Rotary First Harvest Max Morange, Bellingham Food Bank, James Fitzgerald, Clark County Food Bank Linsey Edmunds, N.E.W. Hunger Coalition Marlene Lambert, Hopelink

Rotary First Harvest, Washington Food Coalition and WSDA have been working on a pilot project to purchase food directly from farmers for food banks. For the session the project sites and will have a panel discussion around purchasing and the project outcomes so far. Benjamin Rasmus from Rotary First Harvest will be moderating. Join us to learn about farm to food bank purchasing, best practices and the benefits of direct from farm purchasing.

Organizational BasicsDenise Sorom, Director of Philantropy, Community Foundation of North Central WA

Understanding Your Nonprofit WorldFor professionals new to the nonprofit sector, this session offers an overview of the idiosyncrasies of the nonprofit world. Board-staff relations, management of volunteers, fundraising, and budgeting are unique in the nonprofit world. How does a nonprofit organization measure its success when the “bottom line” is not calculated in dollars and cents? Join Denise Sorom to explore some of the basics of operating as a nonprofit organization.

Ask - Thank - Report - Repeat Jim Shapiro, The Better Fundraising Company

At the heart of all food insecurity is the underlying issue of systemic poverty. We all have preconceived notions of why poor people are poor, or what should be done about it. We’ve brought in national experts on addressing systemic inequities to engage in a discussion about what causes poverty, and where the line is drawn between personal decisions and bondage from systems, culture and injustices. Join us with an open mind to challenge your assumptions and address the elephant in the room.

Why are People Poor?Jess Powers, WHYHungerJanet Poppendieck, Hunter CollegeJoel Berg, New York City Coalition Against Hunger

How to build an annual fund plan that works Now you can build an annual fundraising plan that works by leveraging the simple truths of Ask, Thank, Report, and Repeat. These simple words will transform your fundraising plan and results. No matter what fundraising method you use, you can raise more money, honor your donors and build relationships that will fuel your mission for years to come. Increase your donor base, annual fund donors and your fundraising confidence.

Advocate Against Child Hunger Linda Stone, Children’s Alliance Lauren McGowan, United Way King County

Expand your knowledge and become an advocate for children! 1 in 4 children in Washington State struggle with hunger. There’s many efforts underway to curb the tide of this terrible epidemic. Programs such as Breakfast After the Bell and State Food Assistance can provide essential nutrition to children and their families. Join in to learn about these programs as well as what you can do to end childhood hunger.

Thursday Workshop Descriptions|

10:15am-11:30am |

TRACK: ADVOCACY & POLICY

TRACK: BEST PRACTICES

TRACK: FOOD BANK CERTIFICATION TRACK

TRACK: WASHINGTON NONPROFITS

TRACK: EXPERT TRACK

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TRACK: FOOD BANK CERTIFICATION

TRACK: EXPERT


Emily will be teaching us all how to use Social Media to improve your organizations social presence on Facebook, Twitter and other sites. As an avid Social Media expert she is knowledgeable with all the up and coming social media trends and will teach some best practices to bring more traffic to your social media pages.

#meetingthefuture - Social Media Trends Emily Thomas, Social Media Strategist

New Trends in Senior Hunger Kaitlin Todd, Senior Services


1:00pm-2:15pm |

Nonprofit boards play a critical role in overseeing their organizations’ mission, finance, and strategic direction. They have the power to advance lasting social benefit if they are strong and effective. How do you turn your organization’s board into an effective team, knowledgeable about the what, how, and why of your work? We will talk about why boards matter, how to get the right people ready, and share some ideas on how to manage your board over time. This session will be interactive so come with questions and stories based on your board in action.

Building a Great Board Nancy Bacon, Washington Nonprofits Shelley Rotondo, NW Harvest

After a lifetime of working, raising families, and contributing to their communities, many older adults today are forced to choose between paying for medication and buying healthy food; or making rent and utilities payments instead of buying groceries. This session will focus on the current state of senior hunger and explore nutrition programs that can reduce hunger and support healthy aging.

New Opportunites in Food Banking Oregon Food Bank and WhyHunger will discuss food banks and community food security. Using the FEAST community organizing model and Nourish community learning project as models, we will discuss why community food security is important and how food banks are engaged with it. We will also discuss ongoing efforts through the Closing the Hunger Gap conference to rethink the role of food banks in our communities.

Closing The Hunger Gap Jess Powers, WHYHunger Sharon Thornberry, Oregon Food Bank

Food Banking 101 Bonnie Baker, Northwest Harvest

Meeting the needs of the hungry is a noble and wonderful endeavor, but it can be an overwhelming task to take on. Individuals seeking food for their families may have approached you, or groups that want to help families in need may have asked you to help start a food bank. Or, maybe you are currently running a food bank, but are searching for resources to show you how to run it as effectively as possible. If you’re new to food banking, or if you’ve been at it for a while and want to make sure you know all that you can in order to ensure your success, this workshop is for you.















TRACK: EXPERT


7th Annual Film Festival Joe Gruber, University District Food Bank

Take a breather from the amazing workshops at the conference and kick back for a movie viewing session comprised of inspirational and informative food-based films right at the conference center

Volunteer Management Suzy McNeilly, Council on Aging

A well-trained volunteer manager is key to the success of a volunteer program. As nonprofit agencies face the prospect of significant funding cuts, the need for well-managed and well-trained volunteers will be more critical than ever. This session will offer training in identifying volunteer resources and recruiting, assigning, training, supervising, evaluating, and motivating volunteers.

Take the Show on The Road! - Mobile Food Banking Rick Jump, White Center Food BankDani Turk, Food Lifeline Beth Elliott, FISH Food Bank

· Building healthier communities by encouraging people to take Small Steps to make positive changes in their eating habits.

· Connecting the community – providers, farmer’s markets, members, and health care to provide small steps to healthier lives through access to more fresh produce, tools to increase activities, healthy eating guides, recipes, and live support to close the gap on good nutrition to combat diseases and obesity.

· Overview look on how UHC is involving the entire community to choose small steps toward healtier lives every day.

Elevating Board Financial Literacy Through FUN Nancy Bacon, Washington Nonprofits

Finance Unlocked for NonprofitsWhat happens when you bring a storyteller and nonprofit accountant together to address financial literacy for nonprofit board members? Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits (FUN) represents a departure from existing board trainings. It expands what board members know and can do related nonprofit finance through BINGO cards, video shorts featuring a Jet City Improv actor, and supporting informational kits. Join us as we share FUN resources and talk about how to use them within your organization.interested in conducting their own series! Come learn more about our program and get inspired to bring this educational, entertaining program to your clients!

Small Steps Program from United HealthcareBethany Phenix -Osgood, United HeathCareAmanda Walden, United HealthCare


2:45pm-4:00pm |

Come learn from three experienced food bank veterans about their innovative mobile food programs. Join us for a session that includes an overview of unique mobile food pantry models, how each program received funding to get started, who the programs serve and food safety best practices specific to this type of program.


1:00pm-2:15pm |















TRACK: EXPERT


Making Good Technology Decisions David Forrester, 501 Commons

What’s Ahead for Hunger Relief in Washington Julie Washburn, Washington Food Coalition (Facilitator) Robert Coit, Thurston County Food Bank Helen McGovern-Pilant, Emergency Food Network Joe Gruber, University District Food Bank

Making the Healthy Choice Appealing Are you having trouble getting your clients take healthy foods available at your food bank? Do they take the processed items and leave the fresh produce and whole grains behind? Learn some easy, low cost techniques that will have the healthy foods flying off the shelves. Hear about how using food psychology, item placement, signage and other simple techniques has worked in other food banks to make the healthy choice the easy choice for your food bank participants.

Banking for the Healthy Choice Kathleen Manenica, State Food $ense Coordinator Terry Perry, Spokane County

Together with Northwest Harvest, Food Lifeline, 2nd Harvest and staff from the Food Assistance Programs at WSDA (EFAP/TEFAP), learn what it takes to successfully complete your monthly activity reports. Experts and staff from these organizations will be on hand to walk you through how to complete their report forms and answer any questions you may have. Find out what data your agency should be tracking, learn best practices plus tips and tricks to complete accurate and consistent report.

Forms Training Trish Twomey, Washington Food Coalition (Facititator) Rosemary Rankin, Food Lifeline Jenn Tennent, NW Harvest James Scovel, Washington State Department of Agriculture Susan Eichrodt, Washington State Department of Agriculture

Friday Workshop Descriptions|

10:00am-11:15am |

There are unprecedented opportunities to move technology from being a barrier to success to becoming a mission accelerator. But choosing among the myriad offerings can be daunting. We explore the landscape and provide participants with guidance and a straightforward approach for making smart technology decisions. This session will help participants gain the vocabulary and a better understanding of core technology so that they can be better at planning for and purchasing technology and technology services.

Plan Building Nancy Bacon, Washington Nonprofits Anthony Airhart, Coastal Harvest

Strategic plan [struh-tee-jik plan], noun: (1) The binder that holds the window open, or (2) A tool for transforming your organization through the alignment of your people, funds, tools, and partners? Plan Building starts with why plans are important and what they can do for your organization. It then takes nonprofits on a journey from why they were created to what they want to be in the future, providing tools that help organizations articulate answers to the key questions that define their work. Over the course of the workshop, participants will understand how effective planning happens, learn where “strategic” enters the planning process, and leave with a planning map and planning workbook.

Hunger Leaders Summit Focus AreasIn April of 2014, dozens of leaders from prominent hunger relief agencies gathered in Chelan for the Hunger Leaders Summit to begin an open and honest conversation about the largest challenges and opportunities for hunger relief in our state. This conversation is continuing and it’s intended to be an all-inclusive one. The three focus areas that drew the most passion from the participants were Fresh Food, Coordination & Partnership, and Hunger Awareness Campaign. Learn more about each of these focus areas, the exciting actions connected with this work, and how you can be a part of the conversation as it continues.

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TRACK: EXPERT


Growing Connections Laura Titzer, NW Harvest

Learn how to increase the amount of fresh and local produce at your food bank through leveraging community partners such as farmers and farmers’ market managers. This session will review, discuss and brainstorm four key strategies: building farmer relationships, marketing your F2FB program, farmers market/farm stand gleaning and direct purchasing from farmers. Let’s learn how to grow connections!

The Science and Art of Writing Winning Grants Katie Howard, KH Consuliting

Back by popular demand!Do grants feel like a magic source of money that you’ll never be able to access? The process of developing a strong, compliant grant proposal can often feel like an uncertain venture that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and confused. The purpose of this class is to demystify the grant proposal process. We’ll review the proposal lifecycle, from research to submission, and review some of the top mistakes people make when preparing their proposals and how to avoid them. We’ll also examine short excerpts from proposals from a grant reviewer’s perspective. This class is especially intended for people new to the grant writing arena, people who have struggled to win grants in the past, and people who feel timid about writing.

Best Practices in Feeding Children Backpack programs, summer meals and break boxes: Whether you already run these programs or are interested in starting one, this session is for you. We will discuss resources, working with food banks and the schools, how to grow a program and will answer questions and discuss issues as they arise. We will also discuss the need for some type of statewide coordination of programs.


11:30am-12:45pm |

A comparative look at statewide TEFAP distribution systemHave you ever wondered how Washington’s TEFAP program stacks up versus other states? What does Washington do well? And, what can we improve on? WSDA reached out to all fifty states to answer those questions. We would like to share the best practices, strengths and weaknesses and generate conversation about commodities distribution in our state.

How Does Washington Measure Up? Washington State Department of Agriculture Staff

Food safety is an important component of public health. This session will provide the basics on the practice of food safety in food banks and meal programs. Information will be presented on the importance of knowing key components of the WA Food Code, storing food properly (dry and refrigerator/frozen), understanding what a service animal is, handling Potentially Hazardous Foods, What “Sell by” and “Use by” dates mean, the importance of hand washing, and what to so when a volunteer is ill and so much more!

Food SafetyRob Eastman, Chelan-Douglas Health DistrictHilary Knelleken, Chelan-Souglas Health District

Full Bellies, Open Minds Patrick Dockrey, Spokane Valley Partners Kris Van Gasken, Des Moines Area Food Bank Kevin Glackin-Coley, Food Connection


10:00am-11:15am |



Thank You Conference Sponsors!

This conference is made possible by funds from the WSDA Emergency Food Assistance Program.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA) Food Assistance Programs assist local organizations and tribes in providing emergency food to low income and vulnerable individuals throughout Washington State. Our goals are to alleviate hunger and increase the amount of

nutritious foods distributed through emergency food programs while supporting the agricultural community.

Keynote Sponsor

Northwest Harvest is a non-profit food bank distributor operating throughout Washington State with a partner network of more than 360 food banks, meal programs and high-need elementary schools. Founded in 1967, our mission is to provide nutritious food to hungry people statewide in a manner that respects their dignity while fighting to eliminate hunger. Our vision is that ample nutritious food is available to everyone. Last year we distributed more than 26 million pounds of food—1.7 million meals each month. We also operate the state’s busiest food bank on Cherry Street in Seattle and collaborate on long-term solutions to end hunger and poverty. Privately funded, Northwest Harvest is supported by your donations.

Presenting Sponsor

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Washington Food Coalition



Dinner SponsorSouth King County Food CoalitionFounded in 1983, the South King County Food Coalition is comprised of 12 food banks serving urban, rural and suburban communities. Collectively, member agencies serve over 13,000 different families in need in South King County each month. Working together, we’ve achieved a minimum standard unit of service so all clients in the region are assured of a nutritionally balanced food selection. Member agencies collaborate through a number of projects, including shared transportation, joint grant writing, bulk food purchases, emergency preparedness, and shared food donations.

Breakfast SponsorEmergency Food NetworkThe Emergency Food Network has been working since 1982 “to provide a reliable food supply so that no person in Pierce County goes hungry.” Each month in Pierce County, more than 140,000 people seek emergency food assistance. We provide food and other essentials at no cost to over 65 food banks, hot meal sites and shelters for distribution to low-income families and individuals.

Lunch SponsorWashington Potato CommissionThe mission of the Washington State Potato Commission is to support an economically and environmentally sustainable Washington State potato industry by providing strong leadership and innovation, and building partnerships to meet the demands of global consumers. The main functions of the Commission are to enhance trade opportunities, to advance environmentally sound production and cultural practices through research, and to represent the growers’ interests in areas and issues relating to public and industry education, trade barriers, irrigation, transportation and crop protection.

Breakfast SponsorWashington State Dairy Council & Dairy Farmers of WashingtonThe Washington State Dairy Council is a team of nutrition professionals devoted to the promotion of lifelong health and enjoyment of food through leadership in nutrition education. We encourage food selection patterns, which include dairy foods, in accordance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines and other currently accepted scientific recommendations. The Washington State Dairy Council has been providing quality and scientifically sound nutrition education materials for over 77 years. The Washington Dairy Products Commission’s mission is to promote dairy products within Washington state and to educate the public about dairy products and the dairy industry. The Commission conducts year-round advertising, public relations programs, promotions, issues management initiatives, industry communications and public education campaigns directed mainly toward consumers.

Thank You Conference Sponsors!Meal Sponsors

Lunch SponsorPhiladelphia Insurance CompanyPhiladelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, PA, designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products, incorporating value-added coverages and services for select industries. By maintaining a disciplined approach to business, we provide greater security for our policyholders and superior value for our shareholder.Washington Food Coalition members receive a discount on their insurance through Philadelphia!



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Partner SponsorsKitsap County Food Bank Coalition

Pioneer Human ServicesTeam Crowell

Snack SponsorsKIND Bars

Washington State Correctional IndustriesShepherd’s Grain

District 4 Spokane & Whitman Counties

Suzy McNeilly Council on Aging & Human Services

Susan Peterson The Greenhouse Community Center

District 10 Pierce County

Kevin Glackin-Coley St. Leo’s Food Connection

Jim Beaudoin FISH Food Banks of Pierce County

District 5 Yakima & Kittitas Counties

Lisa Hall Northwest Harvest

JoAnn Rushton Hope Source

District 9 King County

Yvonne Pitrof Vashon Maury Food Bank

Erin MacDonald Ballard Food Bank

District 12 Cowlitz, Clark, Wahkiakum, Klickitat &

Skamania Counties

James Fitzgerald Sal. Army-Stop Hunger

Lisa Chavez Lower Columbia CAP

District 11 Lewis & Thurston Counties

Kellie McNelly ROOF Community Services

Brenda Vassar Lewis County Food Bank Coalition

District 7 Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield & Asotin Counties

Kathy Covey Blue Mountain Action Council

Gail McGhee Blue Mountain Action Council

District 3 Grant, Lincoln & Adams Counties

Peny Archer Community Services of Moses Lake

Scott Kilpatrick Community Services of Moses Lake

District 2 Chelan, Douglas & Okanogan Counties

May Segle Entiat Food Bank

Karan Mitchell Entiat Food Bank

District 1 Ferry, Pend Oreille, & Stevens Counties

Dan Speare Rural Resources Community Action

Kitty Burton Hunters Food Bank

The Washington Food Coalition Board of Directors thanks you for coming.

See you next year in Yakima!

District 14 Jefferson, Mason, Clallam & Kitsap Counties

Jennifer Hardison South Kitsap Helpline Food Bank

Chris Benson Central Kitsap Food Bank

At-Large

Bonnie Baker Northwest Harvest

David Bobanick Rotary First Harvest

Robert Coit Thurston County Food Bank

Earl Hall Yakima Food Bank

Scott Milne Hopelink

Kim Jones Operation Sack Lunch

District 6 Benton & Franklin Counties

John Neill Tri-Cities Food Bank

Sina Pierret St. Vincent de Paul FB & Community Services

District 8 Skagit, Snohomish, Island, San Juan & Whatcom Counties

Michael Frazier Helping Hands Food Bank

Elizabeth Grant Snohomish Community Food Bank

District 13 Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties

Anthony Airhart Coastal Harvest

Vicki Pettit Coastal Community Action Program


WFC Chair

Helen McGovern Emergency Food Network

WFC Immediate Past Chair

Kris Van Gasken Des Moines Area Food Bank

WFC Vice Chair Joe Gruber University District Food Bank

WFC Treasurer

Yvonne Pitrof Vashon Maury Food Bank

WFC Secretary

Jim Beaudoin FISH Food Banks of Pierce County

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