Serving our clients with dignity.

• We will create environments that allow clients to have more freedom to choose which foods fit their dietary needs.
• We will provide healthy choices.
• We will serve with abundance.

Putting our clients’ health first by prioritizing the distribution of recommended USDA’s MyPlate foods such as:

• Fruits and vegetables, especially fresh
• Whole grains
• Low-fat or non-fat dairy and milk products
• A variety of protein foods
• Foods lower in sodium and with less added sugar

Providing more fresh foods.

• We will seek to supplement donated foods with the purchase of fresh foods as well as distribution of Elk Run Farm produce.
• When purchasing food, we will seek to limit processed foods to those that are low in sodium and added sugars.
• Using behavioral economics strategies to highlight healthy food options, so the healthy choice is the easy choice.

Providing nutrition education about the foods that we distribute and information on how to prepare them.

• We will focus education on key health concerns for our region, especially high blood pressure and diabetes.
• We will provide information like recipes and pamphlets
• When possible, we will translate materials into languages other than English.
• We will provide food samples and cooking demonstrations when possible.

Educating our community about the disparities that exist in South King County.

• We will inform our donors about the importance of donating foods that help to improve our clients’ health.
• We will highlight to our community members the importance of their neighbors’ health and provide them with a forum to enact change.