Strengthen the Voice: WFC 2013 Conference Guide

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Washington Food Coalition2013 Annual Conference GuideEquipping food providers to sustain and excel when they’re needed the most.

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.

District 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 ra!ed at random times and in random order so enter early and often.

" Bonus! Earn 2 ra!e tickets every time you post something on social networking about the conference. Tag us on Facebook or use #WFCConf2013 on Twitter. Come to the registration desk to show us your post and collect your tickets.

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 2013 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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Bank of America Wednesday, September 18 10:00 am to 11:00 am FAP Committee Meeting 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Washington Food Coalition Board of Directors Meeting 12:00 to 5:00 pm Registration in Lobby 2:30 to 3:45 pm Tour A: Leavenworth Tour (Community Cupboard and Downtown Leavenworth Tour)

Tour B: Pybus Public Market Tour 3:00 to 5:30 pm Cashmere Tour (Aplets & Cotlets Tour and Native American Museum Tour)

3:30 to 5:30 pm Tour A: Chateau Faire Le Pont Tour (must be 21 or older) Tour B: Snowdrift Cider Co. Tour (must be 21 or older) 5:30 to 7:00 pm Welcome Reception in Grand Apple Ballroom North Thursday, September 19th

8:00 to 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast in Red Lobby & Orchard Exhibit Hall 9:00 to 10:00 am Welcome & Keynote Presentation: Bill Ayres in Orchard Exhibit Hall 10:15 to 11:45 am Breakout Sessions � Page 5 12:00 to 12:45 pm Lunch in Orchard Exhibit Hall 12:45 to 2:15 pm Breakout Sessions � Page 6 2:30 to 3:30 pm Table Topics in Orchard Exhibit Hall 3:45 to 5:15 pm Breakout Sessions � Page 7 6:15 to 7:30 pm BBQ Dinner on the Patio (previous reservation required)

Friday, September 20

8:00 to 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast in Red Lobby & Orchard Exhibit Hall 9:00 to 9:45 am Keynote Presentation: Matthew Boulay 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 5:30 pm

Tour A: Chateau Faire Le Pont (must be 21 or older)This tour is a must for the wine aficionado. Experience the art of wine-making from “grape to glass” in this charming Wenatchee Valley estate. You might even get lucky and witness the winery’s ‘crush time’ during this time of the year. This family establishment grows bountiful crops of grapes in eastern Washington, while making sure to use sustainable practices to benefit the earth, water, and vines. The result is a superior wine that can only come from the sunny and beautiful Wenatchee. $5 fee includes a tasting and must be pre-paid with your conference registration. At the end of the tour, conference attendees have the option of returning for the Welcome Reception, or dining on premises at the Chateau Grill restaurant.

Tour B: Snowdrift Cider Co. (must be 21 or older)This tour begins at the orchard, which is set against the beautiful basalt cli#s of East Wenatchee. You will enjoy beautiful views, delicious fresh samples, and a detailed tour explaining the cidermaking process. Check out the Snowdrift Cider Co tour for the total Wenatchee experience!

3:00pm to 5:30pm

Cashmere TourAplets and Cotlets Factory Tour at Liberty Orchards (3:30 PM – 4:00 PM)

Take an exciting, behind-the-scenes factory tour of this popular confectionary. This Cashmere establishment has been making candied fruits and nuts using local produce since 1920. From slow-cooking candies in small batches to hand-wrapping the finished product, you will see the work that goes into making the high quality candies and sweet treats people have come to expect from the makers of their signature products, Aplets and Cotlets.

Cashmere Native American Museum and Pioneer Village (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Immerse yourself in Cashmere’s rich history and look at original Native American artifacts and artwork, some dating as back as 9,000 years! This museum tour o#ers visitors a chance to learn about local history and visit the fully restored Pioneer Village, which features buildings from the 1880s. Admission is $7 and must be pre-paid with your conference registration.

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Tour A: Leavenworth TourLeavenworth (Community Cupboard) and Downtown Leavenworth We start o# this tour with a visit to Community Cupboard to tour their innovative operation that serves as a food bank, thrift store, and a social services agency. Then, stroll through downtown Leavenworth, a picturesque alpine village inspired by the taste of Bavaria. Shop in their variety of specialty stores and spend the day relaxing and taking in all this quirky town has to o#er! Conference attendees have the option to stay in Leavenworth till the Welcome Reception or return to the convention center to participate in additional tours.

Tour B: Pybus Public MarketExperience the hype around downtown Wenatchee’s newest attraction, the Pybus Public Market. This marketplace featuring a wide selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, ethnic products, Washington wines, and freshly-made, prepared foods opened its doors in the late spring of 2013. Browse around the market and be sure to pick up a few treats while you’re there. You’ll be supporting the over 150 family-owned businesses and farms that are using this new destination as the local farmer’s market. Stay and explore the market till the Welcome Reception or join us for the later tours!

For all tours: meet next to 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 Bill Ayres Keynote Presentation A Movement of Movements: how can we all work together doing what we do best on a grassroots level, learning from one another and supporting various aspects of the movement?

This presentation will cover the importance of grassroots organizations, the need for a social movement - a historical perspective, and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights March on Washington

It will also involve a sharing from participants on how they have learned from other grassroots organizations and from other parts of the movement and what they have contributed as well as a brainstorm on what most needs to be done-locally, statewide and nationally.

Friday, 9:00 am Matthew Boulay Keynote PresentationIf schools are instituted to foster academic achievement, what happens to student learning when schools are closed? Matthew Boulay, founder and chairman of the National Summer Learning Association, presents the latest evidence on summer learning loss and discusses the connection between nutrition/hunger and learning.

Key To Reading Conference Session Topics You will notice color codes on each workshop session in the Conference Guide. This is intended to guide your conference selections, and assure a great variety of topics are covered in every session of the conference. Keep in mind, the key topics are highlighted for each session, but you are certain to get much more out of each workshop than just the highlighted topics!

AdvocacyTechnical AssistanceNutritionProgram ManagementSafetyCommunity Engagement


Location: Gala Room 3 & 4

Session:Presented By:


Location: Golden Delicious Room

Location: Fuji Room 1 & 2






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Changes to the Washington State Food Code Janet Anderberg, Washington State Department of Health

The Washington State Food Code just changed in May 2013. Some of the new changes are minor but there are a few that will have a really big impact on food operations in our state. This session will help you stay up to date on all the latest information and will specifically highlight the changes that a#ect food banks and feeding programs.

Keep It FreshHeather Sundean, Thurston County Food Bank Max Morange, Bellingham Food Bank Nate Moxley, Lettuce LInk

We’ve brought together innovative leaders in the farm to food bank movement to present this workshop. You will learn some of the basics of starting the process to tap into the local food stream and bring fresh food into your program. You’ll also learn some of the best methods to build a sustainable program focused on cultivation of community and local food. If you’ve ever wished you had more fresh or frozen food available at your food program, you won’t want to miss this session.

Your Role in Food Justice Amelia Swinton, Lettuce Link Program at Solid Ground Scott Behmer, Seattle Community Farm

What is food justice? How does it relate to food banks? Come learn about your role in food justice and what communities in Washington are doing to make good food a right for all. This interactive workshop will encourage you to identify your role in the current food system. We will also share our visions for a di#erent food system in which all people may access, prepare and eat good food.

Keynote Follow Up - Eliminating Childhood Hunger Bill Ayres, WhyHunger

We’ll cover the Summer Food Service Program, School Breakfast, School Lunch, W.I.C., After School Meals and Snacks, innovative grassroots programs, youth markets, community gardens, nutrition education, home gardens, farm to school programs and more! This workshop aims to find out what folks are doing that works, what doesn’t and how to support one another.

This will be a shared learning experience and a building block for further collaboration.

Telling Stories With Numbers & Faces Katharine Ryan, Food Lifeline

Searching for a compelling way to talk about the need for your program? It often takes both hard facts and succinct personal stories. Data and statistics on hunger in your community can strengthen your story, but with a variety of reports available, it can be di$cult to know which pieces of information to use where and how to find them. Katharine Ryan will be discussing several sources of information including the nation-wide Map the Meal Gap, Hunger in America, and Missing Meals, as well as how to utilize the data you collect in your own agency to best advocate for your programs.

Thursday Workshop Descriptions|

10:15am-11:45am |

Session: Presented By:











This is not your grandparents style of emergency preparedness! Learn how to keep yourself, your family and your community safe. In this session, you will also hear ideas for busting out of the traditional “box”, building relationships with community partners and having fun while doing it! That is a promise.

Emergency Preparedness Outside the Box Tracy Connelly, City of Seattle

Managing Client Data Ken Craig, ClientCard Joe Gruber, University District Food Bank Marcus Stoll, FISH Food Banks of Pierce County


12:45pm-2:15pm |

Shelley Rotondo of Northwest Harvest and Susie Burdick of the Hearing Speech and Deafness Center share their insight on how to build a dynamic Board of Directors. Learn how to build diversity, recruit, train and support your agency’s board so that its members are engaged, excited and active in supporting your work.

Developing an All Star Board Shelley Rotondo, Northwest Harvest Susie Burdick, Hearing Speech and Deafness Center

Managing the balance of tracking client information while maintaining client dignity is a critical part of the work that we do. Come hear about 3 di#erent technology tools that WFC member food banks are using to be successful in client tracking. See demos from each system and decide which works best for you!

In this workshop we will focus on the operating system of YOU. We all have programs, campaigns, and people to serve at our organizations. This workshop will help you become a better “operating system” for your organization. When you become a better “operating system” your “apps” become more impactful and influential. Several of the topics covered include: Life Planning Tool, the 100/0 Principle, and the Massive Transformational Formula.

Upgrade Your Operating System Jacob Washburn, Cornerstone

Harvest Against Hunger Lessons From Around Washington Benjamin Rasmus, Rotary First Harvest Harvest Against Hunger Americorps*VISTA Panel

Harvest Against Hunger, a statewide project of Rotary First Harvest, is now in its third full year of partnering with the federally funded AmeriCorps*VISTA project. This year, HAH placed 11 Harvest VISTA at hunger relief organizations across Washington State. Each Harvest VISTA is developing sustainable produce recovery projects to benefit food banks. Additionally HAH has added a Summer VISTA Associate program, in which 11 additional AmeriCorps members worked 10-weeks to start or sustain community gardens. Come hear about the amazing projects these VISTA are doing across Washington!












Navigating Cultural Bumps in the Provision of Social Services Mikaela Louie, The Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP)

Every single human interaction is cross cultural. Whether you are interacting with colleagues, friends, family, or the community members you serve in a professional capacity, there is potential for cultural bumps and miscommunication. In this workshop we will define culture and cultural competence in the social service setting and develop an awareness of the impact of culture on communication. Through case studies and discussions, we will focus on strategies for e#ective cross cultural communication in social service settings.

Advocacy For The Rest of Us Julie Washburn, Washington Food Coalition (facilitator) Yvonne Pitrof, Vashon Maury Community Food Bank Kris Van Gasken, Des Moines Area Food Bank

The ability to e#ectively advocate on behalf of issues and constituents is a characteristic of high-impact nonprofit organizations. Organizations that connect with and inspire clients and donors need to be equally comfortable and competent in connecting with legislators and forming strong networks to better attain their goals. Most nonprofit organizations believe they should be doing more in this arena but allow lack of skills or knowledge and/or concerns about engaging in politics to hold them back.

Successfully Managing Volunteers while Minimizing Risks Suzy McNeilly, Council on Aging & Human Services

Many organizations devote too little time, support and resources, to most e#ectively tap and sustain their volunteer workforce. Volunteers are such a part of our program that we may forget they’re anything other than regular sta#. However, left unprotected, volunteers’ willingness to continue providing valuable services to our organization may be in jeopardy. The unprotected, the vulnerable clients served could be harmed by a well-intending volunteer who has never received necessary training. Left unprotected, your organization may find itself in legal hot water and with monetary penalties to pay. Left unprotected, your organizations’ reputation may be at risk because volunteers who used to sing its praises are now talking to neighbors in the community about how poorly they were treated when volunteering for your organization. A little prevention goes a long way. Volunteers and

volunteer programs need to be administered with risk management in mind.

Pots & Plans: nutrition education by showing how to cook simple, healthy, a#ordable meals Meghan Lyle, MPH, RD, Lead Dietician, Chicken Soup Brigade

Pots & Plans is a 6-week series of cooking/nutrition classes designed by dietitians and funded by AARP Foundation. This mobile program is currently being taught in independent senior living communities and senior centers throughout King County. Each class centers on a specific health concern commonly seen in the senior population. We demonstrate how to prepare 2 recipes (and provide samples!) and lead a nutrition education activity each week. The use of foods that are frequently overlooked in the emergency food system is emphasized in an e#ort to decrease waste in food banks/pantries. Pots & Plans is now available as a free kit for anyone interested in conducting their own series! Come learn more about our program and get inspired to bring this educational, entertaining program to your clients!

6th 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.


3:45pm-5:15pm |












Holistic Approaches to Addressing Hunger Eric Sopkin, Oregon Food Bank

Judy Jones, of Jones and Associates LLC, CPAs will present a session on how to develop and adjust internal controls for small nonprofit organizations. The session is designed for anyone who has any financial function within the organization: Bookkeeper, Accountant, Finance Director, Program Director, Development Director, Executive Director, Treasurer and Board Member. This will be an interactive session that will give you tools to help organizations identify current weaknesses and then design and implement reasonable and adequate internal controls.

Internal Controls for the Small Nonprofit Organization Judy Jones, Jones & Associates LLC, CPAs

What creates conflict and what can we do to stay cool when others around you are not. You might be surprised that what appears to be the problem is not what is really going on. Join us for tips for how to manage conflict in the moment:1. Brief overview of:

2. Tips on how to stay “cool” when all around you are not. 3. Tips on how to find out what is really going on in the conflict. Methods to plan for future conflict: 1. Steps on how to resolve a conflict 2. Role Play of actual experiences

Conflict Management Lynn Yialelis, Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center

Matthew Boulay, founder and chairman of the National Summer Learning Association, and Beth Unverzagt, Director of Oregon ASK, will discuss their two-year demonstration program to keep school libraries open during the summer months, particularly at sites that o#er the USDA Summer Food program. They’ll also share ideas on how to integrate learning into every summer meals site.

SL3 - School Libraries, Summer Learning, Summer Lunch Matthew Boulay, National Summer Learning Association Beth Unverzagt, Oregon ASK

Friday Workshop Descriptions|

10:00am-11:15am |

Come hear about the proactive steps Oregon Food Bank has been taking to address hunger in the communities it serves. In the urban setting of Portland, OR, the Agency Relations department has been utilizing mapping software in order to divide its service area into neighborhoods, or “districts”. This small scale approach to hunger related issues in a big city has had many positive outcomes including shared “District Gardens” for emergency food boxes, as well as providing services to underserved populations. Also hear about FEAST (Food, Education, Agriculture, Solutions, Together), a community food systems organizing model used in rural communities based on community driven solutions to food insecurity. The workshop will include a hands-on exercise to demonstrate the FEAST approach.

Developing Sustainable Programs Katie Howard, KH Consulting

Program development requires careful planning, research, and the mobilization of both social and financial capital. During this workshop, we will review strategies for e#ective program development, including creating logic models, researching evidence-based and promising practices, mobilizing partners, developing work plans, identifying seed funding, and sustainability planning. This workshop is especially intended for organizational leaders, program managers, development directors, and people interested in writing grant proposals for new programmatic e#orts.













10:00am-11:15am |

We’ve Earned It - The Power of Nonprofits Alison McCa!ree, Washington Nonprofits

Alison McCa#ree, Executive Director of Washington Nonprofits – your state association for all nonprofits, delves into the reasons why the nonprofit sector is underappreciated and what we can do about it. Despite employing over 211,000 people in Washington State and despite engaging nearly a third of all Washingtonians to volunteer, nonprofits are rarely in the discussion on increasing jobs and economic development. Learn what you can do to engage people and advance your mission and the nonprofit sector as a whole.

Success in Partnerships : Access - Knowledge - Service Stephanie Hill, DSHS Bob Thibodeau, DSHS

In 2010 Washington State launched Washington Connection - an on-line benefit portal system. Department of Social and Health Services Community Services Division reached out to community based organizations in an e#ort to increase access points in the most remote areas of our state. Partnerships were formed, knowledge was shared, and progress evolved. Success is within our reach, learn what it means to partner with Washington Connection and how you can provide enhanced services to those families we serve.

Also learn the latest policy changes and program information for Washington’s Basic Food program (SNAP).

Keep Things Calm: De-escalation WorkshopCurt Lutz, Chelan County Regional Jail

Keep things calm! Have you wondered what to do when there are conflicts between your clients? Have you ever felt unsafe while doing your work? Maintain a safe and supportive environment by learning practical de-escalation skills appropriate for emergency food service situations. The skills can be used with clients, volunteers, and sta#.


11:30am-12:45pm |

Learn how to build and grow your networks to sustain your organization financially. Session leaders Rick Jump (Executive Director) and Ann Kendall (Grantwriter) of the White Center Food Bank will illustrate how to build and grow your grassroots network of volunteers, local businesses and civic organizations through collaborative relationships that ultimately grow your donor base and sustain your organization financially.

Collaborate to Connect Rick Jump, White Center Food BankAnn Kendall, White Center Food Bank

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.

Hungry Seniors in Washington - An Update Martha Peppones, Senior Services of Snohomish County



Thank You Conference Sponsors!Presenting Sponsor

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.

In response to pressing challenges facing individuals and families across the country, Bank of America is lending, investing and giving to help create economically vibrant communities that are better places in which to live and do

business. We provide philanthropic support to address needs vital to the health of our communities through a focus on preserving neighborhoods, educating the workforce for 21st century jobs and addressing critical needs, such as

hunger. To create greater impact we leverage a powerful combination of local and national funding and volunteerism, both addressing community needs and supporting the passion of our employees. These activities help create a ripple

e#ect of positive change across the country.

Special thanks to the Norcli#e Foundation for their support of the 2013 conference

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.

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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 di#erent 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.

Lunch 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 SponsorFood LifelineFood Lifeline feeds hungry people. We stock the shelves and fill the tables of 276 food banks, meal programs and shelters throughout Western Washington. The 35 million pounds of nutritious food we secure from restaurants, grocery stores, farmers and manufacturers feeds 745,000 of our hungry neighbors every year. Find out how you can be a part of ending hunger in Western Washington at www.FoodLifeline.org.

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

800.873.4552 | PHLY.com


Provider Sponsors

Partner SponsorsChampions Foundation

Blue Mountain Action CouncilTeam Crowell

Snack SponsorKIND Bars

Patron Sponsors

Thank You Conference Sponsors!

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District 4 Spokane & Whitman Counties

Suzy McNeilly Council on Aging & Human Services

Connie Nelson Spokane Valley Partners

District 10 Pierce County

Kevin Glackin-Coley St. Leo’s Food Connection

Jim Beaudoin FISH Food Banks of Pierce County

District 5

Lisa Hall Northwest Harvest

JoAnn Rushton Hope Source

District 9 King County

Yvonne Pitrof Vashon Maury Food Bank

District 12 Cowlitz, Clark, Wahkiakum, Klickitat & Skamania

Counties

James Fitzgerald Sal. Army-Stop Hunger

Nancy Wilson Inter-Faith Treasure House

District 11 Lewis & Thurston Counties

Kellie McNelly ROOF Community Services

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

Bob Soule Chelan-Douglas Community Action

May Segle 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!

District 14 Je!erson, Mason, Clallam & Kitsap Counties

Hoyt Burrows Central Kitsap Food Bank

Jennifer Hardison South Kitsap Helpline

At-Large

Bonnie Baker Northwest Harvest

David Bobanick Rotary First Harvest

Robert Coit Thurston County Food Bank

Chris Croft The Rescue Mission

Earl Hall Yakima Food Bank

Scott Milne Hopelink

District 6 Benton & Franklin Counties

John Neill Tri-Cities Food Bank

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

Leann Geiger Volunteers of America WW

Dell Deierling Marysville 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

Nancy Wilson Inter-Faith Treasure House

Convention Center Maps

Additional restrooms are located on the upper level.

Conference sessions are all held in the lower level of the

convention center.


Contact Washington Food Coalition206.729.0501

www.wafoodcoalition.orgPO Box 95752

Seattle, WA 98145

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Strengthen the Voice: WFC 2013 Conference Guide