The coalition currently seeks to strengthen the efforts of its member agencies by enhancing the local food security network through increased engagement with:
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faith based organizations
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non-profits, social service providers
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local businesses
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service organizations
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individual volunteers in the fight against hunger and poverty
For the 2010-2011 cycle the coalition acquired a Harvest Against Hunger AmeriCorps VISTA to increase its capacity for this kind of outreach, network building and volunteer engagement. The VISTA’s projects included:
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“Yes, we CAN!” canning initiative
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Sonju Park community fruit orchard and garden
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GIS mapping with the University of Washington
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digital storytelling
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grant research and assistance
These efforts helped the coalition to increase its visibility in the community while increasing the amount of healthful produce distributed by the eleven food bank coalition.
