Sharing a meal with others feels good. Food has always connected people and has the ability to break down cultural barriers, build connections, and evoke a feeling of wellbeing – both physically and mentally. And that is exactly what the American Polynesian Organization (APO) meal program does each week for hundreds of low-income… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle will continue its commitment to food equity by investing more than $1.45 million in a diverse group of 23 community partners for 2026. These organizations deliver free meals, share traditional food knowledge, support elders and youth, grow fresh produce, and sustain local food organizations. This cycle… [ Keep reading ]
” A long time ago, the sky was too low. Tall people kept bumping their heads. Many different communities gathered to do something about it. They spoke different languages but realized they only needed to know one word in common to understand each other. That word was yəhaw̓ – that… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is investing $1,750,239 to support community-led projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ (DON) Food Equity Fund General Grant. Eighteen community groups will receive awards ranging from $85,260 to $100,000 to advance projects that increase equitable access and opportunities to grow, learn about, and/or eat healthy,… [ Keep reading ]
Community-based organizations working to address food education, access, and security in Seattle are encouraged to apply for the City of Seattle’s Food Equity Starter Fund. This fund prioritizes community organizations and groups with an annual budget of less than $500,000 to support smaller, grassroots organizations advancing an equitable and sustainable local… [ Keep reading ]
Funds available to support community-initiated projects working to advance food equity. Community-based organizations working to address food education, access, and security in Seattle are encouraged to apply for the City of Seattle’s Food Equity Fund Grant by March 17. This Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) program invests in activities related to food and… [ Keep reading ]
The Food Equity Fund (FEF), administered by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), supports projects that address food insecurity and promote health and wellbeing across Seattle’s neighborhoods. Last year, the FEF Starter Fund awards provided a total of $237,500 to 10 diverse community organizations dedicated to improving access to nutritious,… [ Keep reading ]
Last year, the City of Seattle awarded $317,732 to 16 community organizations through the Food Equity Fund (FEF) Capacity Building Grants. This funding has supported community-led projects that contribute to an equitable and sustainable local food system and help advance food justice in our communities. The Food Equity Fund is… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Food Equity Fund, a critical investment aimed at advancing food justice and equity in our communities. This year, a total of $1,900,000 will be distributed among 20 diverse community organizations dedicated to improving access to nutritious, culturally… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is investing $2,000,000 to support community-led projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ (DON) Food Equity Fund General Grant. Twenty-one community groups will receive awards ranging from $49,688 to $100,000 to advance projects that increase equitable access and opportunities to grow, learn about, and/or eat healthy,… [ Keep reading ]
