The next state economic forecast will be released on
Thursday, Feb. 16. We have heard that the House plans to release their budget
proposal this Friday or next Monday – please call your Representatives today and ask them to
protect the Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition’s priorities:
State Food Assistance (DSHS), Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (DOH),
Emergency Food Assistance Program (WSDA) and school meals (OSPI).
In anticipation of the House and Senate budgets, a number of
lawmakers across the state are hosting town halls this weekend. Invite your
clients, board members and/or volunteers to join you in letting your legislator
know that safety net programs, especially anti-hunger
programs, need to be preserved. The other critical message they need to
hear is that you – and/or the Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition - support robust revenue options to fund
these and other essential programs. The town hall schedule is attached.
The Olympian published an editorial last weekend that urges
strong support for hunger relief and nutrition programs. http://www.theolympian.com/
DSHS will host a community brown bag event on February 29th in Tacoma, to provide
an update of all program changes in the past 6 months in the Community Service
Division, and an opportunity to ask questions for clarification.
February 29, 2012
11:30am to 1:00pm
Evergreen State
College—Tacoma Campus
1210 6th Avenue Room 104
United Way of King County is hosting a Hunger Action Forum
on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Seattle Center. Join food security experts,
advocates, policymakers and other community members to discuss: access to
nutritious food; childhood hunger; senior hunger; and, public policy and
advocacy.
Check-in: 8:30am (Rainier Room lobby)
Forum: 9 am – 4 pm
Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms
305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
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