DC Food Policy Council

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Happy to share that workers in grocery stores, emergency food non-profits, and farmers markets are all now eligible to sign up for a vaccine appointment in DC!

Beginning February 18, individuals who work in a grocery store setting, health and human services and social services outreach, manufacturing, and food packaging will become eligible to book vaccination appointments through http://vaccinate.dc.gov or the Call Center.

Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development are now receiving applications for the FY 2021 DC Local Equity, Access and Preservation Funds (DC LEAF), up to $5,185,000.

In particular, the DC Food Policy Council celebrates the Nourish DC Fund within DC LEAF, an initiative that the FPC has advocated for since 2019 that will support DC small food businesses and entrepreneurs expanding food access in communities where structural racism and disinvestment have led to low food access.

The FPC's announcement is available here: https://dcfoodpolicy.org/2021/02/01/mayor-bowser-announces-fund-to-increase-food-access-and-community-ownership/

And the DMPED Request for Applications is available here: https://dmped.dc.gov/node/1307116

Request for Applications (RFA) FY2021 DC LOCAL EQUITY, ACCESS AND PRESERVATION FUNDS (DC LEAF) | dmped REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FY2021 DC LOCAL EQUITY, ACCESS AND PRESERVATION FUNDS (DC LEAF) RFA Release Date: February 12, 2021 RFA ID #: DMPED–FY21–DCLEAF Submission Deadline: March 15, 2021

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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.

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 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). All of our full and working group meetings are open to the public. Please join us! Full schedule on our website:

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’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!

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, 10-11:30am to find out!

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

Access to Financing in the DC Food System Creating a resilient, more equitable food system requires money and support. We will talk with CDFIs about access to funding and financing.

Congrats to all of the 2020 DC Food System Change Makers, including FPC members Chris Bradshaw and Tambra Raye Stevenson! We are inspired by all of you.

The 2020 Food Issue: Change-Makers in the D.C. Food System May their stories light a fire under our collective butts to challenge what’s possible, in this region and throughout the world.

Looking for food resources during the COVID-19 public health emergency? Please visit https://coronavirus.dc.gov/food