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The DC Food Policy Council is a coalition of food leaders appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser to promote a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable DC food system.

Washington, DC
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@MayorBowser
Mayor Muriel Bowser
2 years
It's National Nutrition Month. Let's talk about it! Join @_DCHealth and @MarthasTableorg for a live cooking demo and info about food and nutrition programs in the District: 🗓️Wednesday, March 27 ⏰2PM ➡️ https://t.co/D8E0gpXOe1
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@MayorBowser
Mayor Muriel Bowser
2 years
Our annual Budget Engagement Forums give us the chance to hear from residents about budget priorities, and this year's forums are almost here. Make sure your values are represented in the FY25 Budget. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there⬇️
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@DCHunger
DC Hunger Solutions
2 years
Thank you for your support of #GiveSNAPARaise. Here are some important updates. #federalnutritionprograms
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@OPinDC
DC Office of Planning
2 years
OP and @DCFoodPolicy are excited to introduce a new member of the Council 👋 Meet Ward 5 resident José Morales, Vice President of Sales for Keany Produce. Welcome José!
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@MayorBowser
Mayor Muriel Bowser
2 years
We're committed to investing in people who fill amenity gaps and create opportunities in our neighborhoods. Through the Food Access Fund, we've invested in 25+ food businesses that are doing just that. Black Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to support many of them.
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@DCFoodPolicy
dcfoodpolicy
2 years
We want to hear from you! What is important to you and your community when it comes to food in the District? Take a short survey to help the Food Policy Council determine our policy priorities for the coming year: https://t.co/atw4ZR8QBe
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@DCFoodPolicy
dcfoodpolicy
2 years
The 2023 Keeping It Cool - Round 2 Grant application is open! Food nonprofits & business owners in DC with cold storage infrastructure & equipment needs, check out the criteria & apply for $10-50K grants. Applications are due Nov. 10: https://t.co/MbzPljGmQX @capitalimpact
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capitalimpact.org
Nourish DC provides flexible loans, technical assistance, and catalytic grants to emerging and existing food businesses in the District of Columbia.
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@DCHunger
DC Hunger Solutions
2 years
ICYMI: D.C. Hunger Solutions applauds the full funding of the Give SNAP a Raise Amendment Act. We are grateful that more than 140,000 residents who participate in SNAP and the District’s excluded workers will greatly benefit from Give SNAP a Raise. https://t.co/cbKemOzc9J
dchunger.org
Media Contact:    Brittani Riddle  [email protected]  202-640-1089, ext. 3039   Statement attributable to LaMonika Jones, Director of D.C. Hunger Solutions  WASHINGTON, October 4, 2023 — D.C. Hunger...
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@dc_greens
DC Greens
2 years
#ProduceRx on NPR! TLDR? Here’s what you need to know: 1. ProduceRx improves health across several key measures 2. ProduceRx needs to be a covered health care benefit! #foodismedicine #foodasmedicine https://t.co/EJO2t3EnG8
npr.org
People with diet-related diseases show health improvements when they're given "prescription" produce. A new study shows reductions in blood sugar and blood pressure, key measures of heart health.
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dcfoodpolicy
2 years
📢Action Alert! The District wants your input on how best to allocate new federal funding for the middle of the food supply chain infrastructure. Please complete the survey: https://t.co/3eKHHbSu37& register for the 8/15 listening session: https://t.co/ss0HMyuo0g
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@DCFoodPolicy
dcfoodpolicy
2 years
"The mission and mandate of an urban agriculture office transcends and cross-pollinates multiple city departments...from housing and health to public park use and zoning." Check out this Op-Ed co-authored by @DOEE_DC Urban Ag Director, Kate Lee!
@DOEE_DC
Department of Energy & Environment
2 years
Check out this article on why cities need to consider Urban Agriculture in planning for the future: https://t.co/ILUskPzxeQ
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@DCFoodPolicy
dcfoodpolicy
2 years
Do you own food businesses in the District? We need your help in developing policy recommendations to better support your business. Tell us how you are navigating the post-COVID-19 by taking the survey: https://t.co/owhgeuptRa
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@SmallBizDC
DSLBD
2 years
Calling all restaurants! Be part of the excitement and showcase your culinary delights during #DCArtAllNight! From September 21- October 1, let your creativity shine by signing up for #DineAllNight To sign up, visit https://t.co/HxJPjU24Yw đź”—
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dcfoodpolicy
3 years
Yesterday the FPC held our annual retreat at the Village Cafe. We planned our 2023 priorities and reconnected on our shared values and mission. So much work to do, feeling inspired about the year ahead!
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@DOEE_DC
Department of Energy & Environment
3 years
What’s better than good food? 🤔 Good food that doesn’t create plastic waste! Restaurants may apply for 💰 to go from DISPOSABLE to REUSABLE food ware. Get dishwasher, dishes, even reusable takeout containers. Learn more➡️ https://t.co/j4YY57ZTHE 📅 Apply by DEC. 8, 2022
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@DCFoodPolicy
dcfoodpolicy
3 years
Another amazing grant opportunity for DC food businesses. Reduce your waste AND help your bottom line. Learn more about the @SmallBizDC #FoodWasteInnovationGrants, applications due 12/22/22!
@SmallBizDC
DSLBD
3 years
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2023 #FoodWasteInnovationGrants! Application deadline: December 22, 2022 at 2pm. To apply, visit:  https://t.co/kngwHWtg3t #FWIG23 #ZeroWasteDC #SmallBizDC #GrantOpportunity
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@DMPEDDC
DMPED
3 years
🎉Today, @DMPEDDC and @capitalimpact celebrated the Nourish DC Year Two Launch at Mecho's Dominican Kitchen, a Nourish DC grantee! The next round of funding will provide up to $500k to small food businesses, along with loans and TA. Apply here:👉 https://t.co/z3Landzk5j
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@DCFoodPolicy
dcfoodpolicy
3 years
The 2022 Nourish DC Grant application is OPEN! Grants of up to $50K for local food businesses in DC. Applications due November 20. Learn more at: https://t.co/pHnEJAFyOZ #NourishDC
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@DCFoodPolicy
dcfoodpolicy
3 years
Tomorrow night! We'll be presenting on DC's food waste policies as part of DMV Food Recovery Week. Virtual event- Register for free!
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Join us for a panel discussion about the local food waste policy landscape in the DMV.
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