by Nutrition First | Jul 30, 2012 | Uncategorized |
One million people in Washington use SNAP (food stamps) to feed their families. Two out of every 3 households receiving SNAP includes a child. The House version of the Farm Bill that passed includes the Senate’s harmful limitation on state “heat and eat” options that...
by Nutrition First | Jul 30, 2012 | Uncategorized |
I had the opportunity to represent Skagit County Community Action Agency WIC and serve as the State Local Agency WIC Representative at the National WIC Conference May 20-23, “Reaching New Heights in WIC,” held in Denver, Colorado. NWA shared some great...
by Nutrition First | Jul 30, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Screenings of DONOR MILK:the Documentry are being held in Portland, OR on August 8th and Seattle August 9th. Click here DonorMilk-flyer for more information. The $25 ticket includes a viewing of the 50 minute documentary and a one-hour Q&A session featuring Kevin...
by Nutrition First | Jul 30, 2012 | Uncategorized |
The 2012 Olympics have started and children across the world are being inspired by the athletes and events they see on television. They are also being inundated with ads for assorted sports drinks. Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among American children has...
by Nutrition First | Jul 11, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Call Your Congressman Today to Protect Hungry Families from Cuts! The House Agriculture Committee, Chaired by Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-OK, will mark up and vote on their version of the Farm Bill today Wednesday, July 11th. The bill currently cuts $16.1 billion from...
