DC Food Policy Council

DC Food Policy Council The DC Food Policy Council is a coalition of food leaders and government staff appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser to promoted a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable DC food system.
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The DC Food Policy Council is a coalition of stakeholders and government representatives who have come together to identify regulatory burdens on the local food economy, collect and analyze data on the food economy and food equity, promote positive food policies, and guide organizations and individuals involved in the food economy and to establish a Food Policy Director in the Office of Planning who would promote food policy in the District, attract new participants to the local food economy, assist an individual already participating in the local food economy, and achieve the food goals identified in the Sustainable DC Plan

Mission: To identify regulatory burdens on the local food economy, collect and analyze data on the food economy and food equity, promote positive food policies, and guide organizations and individuals involved in the food economy and to establish a Food Policy Director in the Office of Planning who would promote food policy in the District, attract new participants to the local food economy, assist an individual already participating in the local food economy, and achieve the food goals identified in the Sustainable DC Plan.

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The Nourish DC Fund will provide grants, loans, and technical assistance to local food businesses in underserved communi...
02/01/2021
Mayor Bowser Announces Fund to Increase Food Access and Community Ownership

The Nourish DC Fund will provide grants, loans, and technical assistance to local food businesses in underserved communities, with a preference for businesses owned by residents of these communities.

“This is a marvelous example of what can happen when the community and the government collaborate to solve a longstanding problem,” said Beverley Wheeler, Co-Chair of the FPC’s Food Access & Equity Working Group and Executive Director of DC Hunger Solutions.

https://dcfoodpolicy.org/2021/02/01/mayor-bowser-announces-fund-to-increase-food-access-and-community-ownership/

Date: February 1, 2021 Today, the DC Food Policy Council (FPC) applauds Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development’s announcement of approximately $5,185,0…

The DC Food Policy Council has identified three top priorities to make DC’s food system more equitable, healthy, and sus...
01/28/2021

The DC Food Policy Council has identified three top priorities to make DC’s food system more equitable, healthy, and sustainable in 2021. The Working Groups have committed to specific strategies to help accomplish each priority. We invite all who care about the DC food system to join us in our work!

The DC Food Policy Council will meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month, every other month, in 2021 (virtually, for now)....
01/28/2021
Meetings

The DC Food Policy Council will meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month, every other month, in 2021 (virtually, for now). All of our full and working group meetings are open to the public. Please join us! Full schedule on our website:
https://dcfoodpolicy.org/meetings/

Upcoming full FPC meetings:  The DC Food Policy Council meets on the first Wednesday of every other month, with a total of 6 meetings per calendar year. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 5-6pm Join…

Announcing our 2021 DC Food Policy Priorities! The DC Food Policy Council has identified three top priorities to make DC...
01/28/2021
2021 DC Food Policy Priorities

Announcing our 2021 DC Food Policy Priorities! The DC Food Policy Council has identified three top priorities to make DC’s food system more equitable, healthy, and sustainable in 2021. The Working Groups have committed to specific strategies to help accomplish each priority. We invite all who care about the DC food system to join us in our work!
https://dcfoodpolicy.org/2021-dc-food-policy-priorities/

The DC Food Policy Council has identified three top priorities to make DC’s food system more equitable, healthy, and sustainable in 2021. The Working Groups have committed to specific strateg…

What do Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) have to do with equitable food systems? Join us July 30, 10...
07/21/2020
Access to Financing in the DC Food System

What do Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) have to do with equitable food systems? Join us July 30, 10-11:30am to find out!

Dynamic conversation with DSLBD, Capital Impact Partners, Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif), Latino Economic Development Center, & local business owners.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/access-to-financing-in-the-dc-food-system-tickets-113772444444

Creating a resilient, more equitable food system requires money and support. We will talk with CDFIs about access to funding and financing.

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07/10/2020

DC Food Policy Council's cover photo

Join our team: We're hiring a Policy Analyst! The DC Office of Planning and DC Food Policy Council are pleased to share ...
06/06/2019
Join our team: We’re hiring a Policy Analyst!

Join our team: We're hiring a Policy Analyst! The DC Office of Planning and DC Food Policy Council are pleased to share that we are currently recruiting for a Policy Analyst. The application closes on Thursday, June 13th at noon.

Learn more about the position on our website:
https://dcfoodpolicy.org/2019/06/04/join-our-team-were-hiring/

Find the job application on the careers.dc.gov and search for position number "7462".

We hope you will consider applying or sharing widely with your networks!

The DC Office of Planning and DC Food Policy Council are pleased to share that we are currently recruiting for a Policy Analyst. We hope you will consider applying or sharing widely with your netwo…

Just a reminder: The DC Food Policy Council meeting for TODAY, August 1 has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing yo...
08/01/2018
DC Food Policy Council

Just a reminder: The DC Food Policy Council meeting for TODAY, August 1 has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on Wednesday, October 3. Stay up to date on the DCFPC by visiting our website: https://dcfoodpolicy.org/

In case you missed it: The DCFPC meeting on Wednesday, August 1st has been cancelled. Our next meeting will be held Wednesday, October 3. We look forward to seeing you! The DC Food Policy Council is a coalition of stakeholders and government representatives who have come together to identify regulat...

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04/26/2018

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This Spendrise campaign is 🔥! Caviar responds to customers and commits to serve the whole District.

Join Latoya Watson in standing for equal service and inclusive technology at spendrise.com/bridgethegap #BridgeTheGapDC

Our Next meeting of the full DCFPC AND all our Working Groups is Wednesday April 11th Meeting - PLEASE RSVP HERE We'll ...
03/30/2018

Our Next meeting of the full DCFPC AND all our Working Groups is Wednesday April 11th Meeting - PLEASE RSVP HERE We'll be setting our annual plan for the work groups at this meeting, join us to shape DC's food future!https://mailchi.mp/dc3dad1ee3d4/i85paj9gay-1037233

Food Policy Council - February 7th Meeting Wrap-up, Announcements, New Meeting Schedule -
03/15/2018
DCFPC - February 7th Meeting Wrap-up, Announcements, New Meeting Structure

Food Policy Council - February 7th Meeting Wrap-up, Announcements, New Meeting Schedule -

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the last DC Food Policy Council meeting on February 7th, 2018. Meeting notes, the DCFPC update presentation, the HSEMA presentation on food supply chain resilience, and the proposed policy criteria screening tool have been posted online.Our meeting str...

Ward 8 Food Grants Want to open a grocery store, food coop or food incubator in Ward 8? - Open Now! - @SmallBizDC @th...
03/09/2018
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Ward 8 Food Grants Want to open a grocery store, food coop or food incubator in Ward 8? - Open Now! - @SmallBizDC
@thisisMadeinDC #MadeinDC

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Healthy Parks Amendment Act of 2018: Community Action Guide Prepared by the DC Food Policy Council’s Working Group on Fo...
03/02/2018
ACTION ALERT: Healthy Parks Amendment Act of 2018!

Healthy Parks Amendment Act of 2018: Community Action Guide Prepared by the DC Food Policy Council’s Working Group on Food Equity, Access, and Health & Nutrition Education Introduction With 1 in 7 households and 26% of families with children facing some form of food hardship or insecurity, expanding and building on the federal child nutrition programs makes sense. These programs not only improve children’s health, nutrition, and well-being, but also draw in federal dollars to serve any eligible child. [ 721 more words ]

http://dcfoodpolicy.org/2018/03/02/action-alert-healthy-parks-amendment-act-of-2018/

Healthy Parks Amendment Act of 2018: Community Action Guide Prepared by the DC Food Policy Council’s Working Group on Food Equity, Access, and Health & Nutrition Education      …

03/02/2018
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Action Alert: Hearing on Monday, 3/5/18 - Healthy Parks Amendment Act of 2018 -

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Register here for a Virtual Lobby Day @FoodPolicyAction on 2/27 to get tools and reminders! I just signed up to advocate...
02/26/2018

Register here for a Virtual Lobby Day @FoodPolicyAction on 2/27 to get tools and reminders!

I just signed up to advocate on February 27 for healthier federal food and ag policies. Join me and @FPAction -- register here: http://fpa-ef.p2a.co/HgpPd1Y

PARENTS: Raise your voice to protect SNAP and tell Congress we need a healthier food system that supports all families! Register for ​our webinar on Monday 2/26 to learn more https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3815194125128/WN_v7QOcoHkT6iv-Godz_hJwg
and sign up to contact your Representative on 2/27 here: http://fpa-ef.p2a.co/LJNm8gY
#ProtectSNAP #SNAPworks #farmbill2018
MomsRising.org The Food Law and Policy Clinic of Harvard Law School Agatha Achindu

02/16/2018
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The Food Policy Council is having an Oversight Hearing on the morning of Friday, 3/2/18. Watch online, submit testimony or come in person to talk about our local food system.

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DPR Urban Garden Division
02/01/2018

DPR Urban Garden Division

"BLACK GROWERS MONTH PANEL DISCUSSION is a celebration of continuing a legacy of Black agrarianism, with focus on some of Washington, D.C.’s gardeners, farmers and entrepreneurs in urban agriculture."

https://blackgrowersmonthpanel.splashthat.com/

DCFPC - February 7th Meeting - Grocery Store Supply Chains, New Formats for Working Groups, 2018 Work Plan
01/24/2018
DCFPC - February 7th Meeting

DCFPC - February 7th Meeting - Grocery Store Supply Chains, New Formats for Working Groups, 2018 Work Plan

Join the DC Food Policy Council to continue the conversation about DC's food policy. We will hold our next meeting on Wednesday, February 7th from 6 - 8:30pm PM, at 441 4th St NW, Room 1107. Join us before the meeting's official business begins from 5:45-6 PM for networking. The last half an hou...

Come work with us, DC Food Policy Analyst Job - Open Now! - Job #2407 Policy Analyst
01/22/2018
Food Policy Analyst Job - Open Now!

Come work with us, DC Food Policy Analyst Job - Open Now! - Job #2407 Policy Analyst

Policy Analyst - FoodDC Office of PlanningDC Food Policy Councilrovide research and analytical support that informs decision-making processes and policy development for food and related citywide planning systems. Approximately two thirds of the position will be focused on food policy issues, with ...

DCFPC - December 6th Meeting Wrap-up, Announcements, No Working Group Meetings
12/19/2017
DCFPC - December 6th Meeting Wrap-up, Announcements, No Working Group Meetings

DCFPC - December 6th Meeting Wrap-up, Announcements, No Working Group Meetings

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the last DC Food Policy Council meeting on December 6th, 2017. Meeting notes, along with the presentations on the progress of the Food Policy Council to date have been posted online. If you volunteered to assist with the survey and interviews for the ...

12/01/2017
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Action Alert: Hearing on Thursday, 12/7/17 - Residential Composting Incentives Amendment Act of 2017

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11/29/2017
DCFPC - Next Wednesday December 6th Meeting

Join us for our December 6th Meeting - this meeting will be interactive! @DCFPC - December 6th Meeting - http://eepurl.com/db8IYb

Join the DC Food Policy Council to continue the conversation about DC's food policy. The mission of the DCFPC is to identify regulatory burdens on the local food economy, collect and analyze data on the food economy and food equity, promote positive food policies, and guide organizations and individ...

DCFPC - December 6th Meeting
11/16/2017
DCFPC - December 6th Meeting

DCFPC - December 6th Meeting

Join the DC Food Policy Council to continue the conversation about DC's food policy. The mission of the DCFPC is to identify regulatory burdens on the local food economy, collect and analyze data on the food economy and food equity, promote positive food policies, and guide organizations and individ...

Action Alert: Healthy Student Amendment Act Hearing Thursday November 16th!
11/13/2017
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Action Alert: Healthy Student Amendment Act Hearing Thursday November 16th!

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Sustainable DC 2.0 - Food & Health Meeting Wednesday October 8th
11/06/2017
Sustainable DC 2.0 - Food & Health Meeting Wednesday October 8th

Sustainable DC 2.0 - Food & Health Meeting Wednesday October 8th

Interested in informing the update to the District’s sustainability plan, Sustainable DC? Here’s your chance. Working Groups will be meeting from November 2017 through January 2018. Register to attend the first meeting by clicking the title of the working group you’re interested in.Health and Food N...

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The DC Food Policy Council has cancelled the August 1st DC Food Policy Council meeting. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 3rd, and we look forward to seeing you there! If you weren't able to join us in June, you might notice a few changes to the format for future meetings. We are now holding all working group meetings on the same night as the larger DC Food Council meeting. Working group meetings are held from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, with the full meeting from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. We hope this change makes it more feasible for you to participate in both the working group meetings and the larger meeting. We also have a new working group -- Health and Nutrition Education and Food System Education -- chaired by Tambra Raye Stevenson.
Greetings. My June article for the InTowner newspaper will focus on the challenge of Farmers' Markets to navigate the maze of DC govt regulations and implementation. Some, have even proposed an Ambassador program to assist. Any contributions to my article? Larry Ray, [email protected]