Food Systems

October 30, 2017

Active Aging Program Development: A Pike Market Senior Center and Pike Place Market Protection & Development Authority Collaboration

The Pike Market Senior Center (PMSC) and Protection & Development Authority (PDA) serve older adults in downtown Seattle. These organizations hope to bring wellness programing to residential buildings in Pike Place Market (PPM). The objective of this project was to assess the programing needs, design and implement a program, and evaluate program feasibility. A wellness…

Facilitating Healthy Changes at Food Pantries through the Development and Utilization of a Standardized Environment Assessment Tool

Food pantries often serve as a primary source of nutrition for food insecure populations. Because food insecurity is associated with poor quality diets and higher obesity prevalence, there is a need for food pantries to consider the nutritional impact of the foods that are available, and the environment in which these foods are displayed and…

Expanding Support for CSA’s in Low-Income Communities within King County from the CSA’s Perspective

Low-income residents of King County have less access to quality and affordable produce, hindering their ability for adequate nutrition. King County farmers are also financially struggling and there is need to increase support for local agriculture. Community supported agriculture (CSA) is an effective way to improve access to local produce in low-income communities, but is…

Finalizing and Stewarding Washington State’s 25-Year Vision for a Healthy, Just and Sustainable Food System

The Washington State Food Systems Roundtable (FSRT) is a coalition of public and private partners representing state agencies, local food policy councils, agriculture, food enterprises, labor, anti-hunger and nutrition, economic development, academia, public health and others. Their mission is to produce a 25-year vision for a healthy, just and sustainable food system for Washington State….

August 31, 2017

Exploration of Learning Goals and Learning Outcomes in Two Community Kitchens in Seattle

Community kitchens (CK) are associated with increases in nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, social support, self-efficacy, empowerment, and food security. While interconnected functions of CK have been explored, a distinct paucity of published studies remains, especially in the US, and little is known on CK in the context of job training. The aims of this study…

Farmers Market Use and Perceived Barriers to Farmers Market Access Among SNAP Recipients in Washington State

Activities are underway in Washington State to increase access to farmers markets for SNAP and SNAP-eligible participants. A variety of stakeholders are involved in implementing activities to make farmers markets more accessible. These include addressing the economic, environmental, and social barriers. However, these activities are not necessarily in-line with the actual barriers, as stated by…

June 15, 2017

Examining Food Procurement Characteristics in Washington State Child Care Settings

Early care and education (ECE) settings serve as primary eating environments for young children. Approximately 60% of U.S. children aged 5 years old and under are enrolled in some form of ECE and receive up to two-thirds of their daily nutrition in these settings. Many factors impact nutrition in ECE settings. While most studies have…

April 28, 2017

Understanding Barriers to Accessibility in Washington State Farmers Markets

Presented March 9, 2017. This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health Nutrition.

March 20, 2017

Trends in Prices of Fresh vs. Ultra-Processed Foods: Analyses of Seattle-King County Prices From 2004-16

The availability of safe, affordable, nutrient-rich food for purchase is a key component of food equity. However, foods higher in nutrients and lower in energy tend to be associated with higher per- calorie costs. By contrast, foods with lower nutrient content and higher energy density generally cost less. Many of the lower cost foods are…

October 30, 2016

Advancing the 25-Year Vision for Washington’s Food System: Materials for Stakeholder Engagement & Funding Development

Established in 2013, the Washington State Food System Roundtable (Roundtable) is a broad, diverse coalition of public and private partners, united to develop common goals and actions towards a healthy, more coordinated Washington food system. Vision: The Roundtable aspires to build a food system that promotes the health of the people, fosters a sustainable and…

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