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PROGRAM INNOVATION

Northwest Harvest is able to meet our high nutritional standards by
purchasing a significant share of our food, which ensures a consistent supply
of in-demand, nutritious products such as fruits and vegetables, lean proteins,
whole grains, and staples for healthy, culturally-appropriate meals.
Programs such as Growing Connections, our farm-to-food bank technical assistance
program, offers partner food banks strategies to increase access to fresh, healthy,
and locally grown foods. Trainings and online resources highlight a wide range of
farm-to-food bank practices, and offer toolkits, food guides and nutrition education.

This year, we launched our new Sodium Reduction Program that aims to
improve client health by promoting low-sodium products at food banks.
Northwest Harvest partners with King County, UW Center for Public Health
Nutrition, WSU Extension, and South County Food Coalition to promote healthy
food choices and teach practices that can help lower sodium in the diet.
With your support, Northwest Harvest looks to launch additional health and
nutrition initiatives that focus on making real-life differences in the well-
being of our communities. These programs can help with our goal of allowing
every child in Washington to grow up and reach their full potential.