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EFAP

EFAP-Tribal

F2FP

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TEFAP

TEFAP FTFB

TEFAP R&R

Quarterly Office Hours

• WSDA FA hosts quarterly office hours for LFPA subrecipients. The information shared in these meetings varies based on what is currently happening in the LFPA program. 
• Subrecipients are encouraged to attend and bring their questions, comments, feedback, and more.
• ​The next Office Hour will be held in October. It will be focused on spend-down plans to ensure all remaining funds have been spent by December 31st. Meeting details will be sent via email.

Reporting

• Find all of the documents you need for invoicing and quarterly reporting under LFPA's Forms and Publications.
• For the narrative portion of LFPA reporting, please be prepared to answer the following questions:
  • What successes have been realized and/or lessons learned?
  • What difficulties/challenges did you encounter?
  • What solutions did you come up with for the difficulties/challenges?
  • What are your planned activities for the next quarter?
  • If you have any stories about the impacts of LFPA on producers, please share them.

LFPA Funding Sources

• Need a reminder about the differences and similarities of LFPA Round 1 vs. LFPA Plus vs. LFPA Gap? Download this PDF [86 KB], updated in March 2025, to see a breakdown of each fund source and their associated allowable expenses and reporting requirements.

Connecting with Local Farmers/Distributors

• Check out FA's Food Purchasing Resources web page to learn some tips on buying from local farms or working with a distributor.
• Download a complete list of farms that have participated in LFPA.
• Connect with a new farmer that wants to sell through LFPA? Send them a Vendor Self-Attestation Form [PDF 75KB] to get the process going.
• Are you a Washington farmer looking to sell your product(s) through LFPA?
  • Learn more about the program here, see below for information on obtaining a UEI number (if you don't already have one) and use the Excel sheet at the bottom of this page to find a hunger relief org with LFPA funds in your region. 

Unique Entity IDs for Farmers

• Farmers and distributors who sell through LFPA must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number. A UEI is a unique nine-digit identifier for those who do business with the federal government. Since LFPA is a federally-funded program, it thus requires a UEI number.
• ​UEI numbers are free and can be obtained through SAM.gov. 
• Watch: How to get a UEI. 
  • Watch in Spanish here.
• Download: Quick Start Guide for Getting a UEI [PDF 722KB].

Share Your Success Stories

• Success stories from lead agencies are an impactful way to share about LFPA with legislators. They help communicate the importance of LFPA for farmers, hunger relief orgs, and community members. 
• Have a story you'd like to share? Email it to us at Jeff.Mathias@agr.wa.gov.

Meetings:

Lead Agency Check-In Meetings
Food Assistance holds regularly scheduled check-in meetings for Lead Agencies. FA staff and stakeholders provide program updates, reminders, and seek input. This is one of the primary avenues for Lead Agencies to ask program questions, network and share challenges and opportunities with FA staff and their peers. It is a great opportunity for Lead Agency staff regardless of experience level to remain up to date on program development and changes. These meetings are typically held the first Friday of the month. If you are a Lead Agency and want to join, contact foodassistance@agr.wa.gov or your regional representative. 

General Focus Check-In Meetings
WSDA's Food Assistance team hosts monthly check-in meetings to provide up-to-date information, resources, and support for hunger relief organizations. This virtual meeting is hosted on Microsoft Teams and is open to anyone who wants to learn more. To find out when the next meeting is or read the notes from previous meetings, please visit our General Focus Meeting Information page. 

Food Assistance Advisory Committee Meetings
The Food Assistance Advisory Committee (FAAC), which is part of the Washington Food Coalition (WFC), plays an important role in shaping how WSDA Food Assistance programs provide the most value to the food assistance provider network and to those whom they serve. The FAAC meets a minimum of three times a year and as needed by request of the Chair of the FAAC. All providers, including food banks, food pantries, tribal voucher providers and other community partners have been encouraged to attend. The WFC posts notes and information while maintaining the email and invite lists for Committee meetings.
 
Contact the WFC at info@wafoodcoalition.org to learn more and inquire about committee membership. 

Questions or Comments?
Program Phone: 360-725-5640
Program Email: foodassistance@agr.wa.gov
All Program Contacts: https://agr.wa.gov/services/food-access/contact-us
Regional Rep Map

Program Data

Looking for Program Data? Visit our Hunger in WA page.  
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Recipes and Nutrition Resources

Want help in supporting your clients in making healthier food choices? We've compiled tons of resources for cooking on a budget, including kid-friendly recipes, recipes in Spanish, as well as dietary guidelines from the USDA and additional nutrition guidance for older adults, pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
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Food Purchasing Resources

Are you a hunger relief organization wanting to learn more about purchasing local food for your program? Are you interested in connecting with local farmers and/or food distributors in your region? Visit our Food Purchasing page for helpful tips, best practices, and resources to help you find success in making local purchases. 
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Donations

If you are considering donating perishable food to a food bank, food pantry, or meal program, either as an individual or as a business, or you are an emergency feeding organization who is unsure of what your agency can accept, please review the food donation guides at the link below. If you have a specific question as a donor, contact your local hunger relief agency or county health department  for more information. 
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Helpful Links

Tax Exempt Organization Search (IRS)
RCW 43.23.290
System for Award Management (SAM)
Secretary of State Corporation and Charities Search (SOS)
Statewide Vendor Information (SWV)
Washington Food Coalition (WFC)