Mission Statement

The Washington State Food and Nutrition Council is an organization which advocates for food, agriculture, and nutrition programs, services, and education. The Council enhances its members’ and the general public’s ability to discern nutrition issues and related public policy issues which impact the lives of Washington state residents.

Goals of the Washington State Food and Nutrition Council

• Promote nutrition education
• Propose, influence, and monitor legislation affecting food and nutrition
• Identify and monitor existing food and nutrition programs and services in order to make recommendations in the public interest
• Provide information regarding food and nutrition programs and issues to members, member agencies, and the general public
• Sponsor and support seminars, symposia, and conferences relating to food and nutrition
• Team up with related groups on nutritional health issues for the well-being of our communities