Harvest – Community – Resilience

Food Security

Reliable access to nutritious and culturally relevant food is essential to individual and community well-being. Yet many households in the Snoqualmie Valley face barriers to consistent food access. The Food Security Working Group is led by Jane Lister Reis from First Light Farm, and brings partners together to strengthen the local food system and ensure every resident has what they need to live a healthy, connected life.

Our Purpose

This Working Group unites food banks, farms, schools, social-service providers, and community partners to identify gaps in food access and coordinate solutions that reflect the diversity and needs of our Valley.

What We Do

  • Map food access gaps and community needs using shared data and community feedback.

  • Strengthen partnerships between farms, food banks, pantries, and community programs to increase availability of local, fresh, and culturally preferred foods.

  • Promote nutrition, education, and outreach that help families access available resources.

  • Develop strategies to reduce transportation, income, and cultural barriers to food security.

  • Advance long-term solutions that build resiliency in the local food system.

Why It Matters

Food insecurity impacts physical health, mental well-being, childhood development, and overall quality of life. By working collaboratively, we can create a Valley where no household goes hungry and where food access is equitable, reliable, and rooted in community care.

Our Vision

Snoqualmie Valley where every person, of every background, age, and circumstance, has consistent access to nourishing food that supports a healthy and vibrant life.

Harvest – Community – Resilience

Food Security

Reliable access to nutritious and culturally relevant food is essential to individual and community well-being. Yet many households in the Snoqualmie Valley face barriers to consistent food access. The Food Security Working Group is led by Jane Lister Reis from First Light Farm, and brings partners together to strengthen the local food system and ensure every resident has what they need to live a healthy, connected life.

Our Purpose

This Working Group unites food banks, farms, schools, social-service providers, and community partners to identify gaps in food access and coordinate solutions that reflect the diversity and needs of our Valley.

What We Do

  • Map food access gaps and community needs using shared data and community feedback.

  • Strengthen partnerships between farms, food banks, pantries, and community programs to increase availability of local, fresh, and culturally preferred foods.

  • Promote nutrition, education, and outreach that help families access available resources.

  • Develop strategies to reduce transportation, income, and cultural barriers to food security.

  • Advance long-term solutions that build resiliency in the local food system.

Why It Matters

Food insecurity impacts physical health, mental well-being, childhood development, and overall quality of life. By working collaboratively, we can create a Valley where no household goes hungry and where food access is equitable, reliable, and rooted in community care.

Our Vision

Snoqualmie Valley where every person, of every background, age, and circumstance, has consistent access to nourishing food that supports a healthy and vibrant life.

Members of Our Coalition

Members of Our Coalition