Abigail's summit experience turned cold data into urgent human stories, deepening her commitment to advancing equitable food access across Washington....
In one year, Grace recovered 7,600+ pounds of fresh food for FISH Food Bank through gleaning, grocery rescue, and new community partnerships....
From statewide conferences to a living toolkit, Jen's work connects Washington's 40+ gleaning organizations to share knowledge and fight hunger....
Reducing food waste and food insecurity through gleaning, redistribution partnerships, and radically reimagining local food systems in King County....
With only four hours of overlap, one VISTA built a comprehensive guidebook to set every future member up for success....
Mapping 820+ food organizations across Washington, Abigail's work turns data gaps into a roadmap for equitable food access....
Sydney Shaw is the Food Resourcing Data and Outreach Coordinator VISTA at FareStart in Seattle, WA. Sydney’s role had previously focused on increasing food access for underserved communities across King County and has transitioned to alleviating poverty, food insecurity, and waste through FareStart’s Contract Meals...
Learn how Jen Roberts, AmeriCorps VISTA Member with the Washington Gleaning Network (WGN), is expanding the scale of their outreach and the efficiency of their feedback mechanisms using a blended-medium campaign. ...
Learn how Grace nurtured FISH Food Bank’s new backyard gleaning program and harvested 2,165 pounds of apples in 2025 alone! By bringing Volunteers, Homeowners and FISH together, she is redirecting food to community members and rebuilding the Kittitas Food System!...
Learn how Owen (Harvest VISTA member) collaborated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland to set up a volunteer day at the Parkrose Community Orchard....