At DC Greens, we believe that policy change is necessary to create a just and resilient food system. We believe that individuals most impacted by food injustice must have channels to influence, shape, manage and control the solutions for their communities. Far too often, those with the most lived experience of food insecurity are not part of building or running the programs designed to serve them. Impactful and sustainable solutions must involve impacted communities at every stage of the process, from idea formation to implementation.

Food Access for All

Two children smile at each other while eating lunch at school – Universal Free School Meals

Pile of eggplants at the grocery store – Give SNAP a Raise

Senior woman smiles at camera while purchasing food at the farmer's market – No Senior Hungry

Click to learn more about D.C. Food is Medicine efforts

Stay Updated on Food Policy Legislation in D.C.

Want to keep up with food policy legislation in D.C.? The DC Food Policy Council legislative tracker highlights food policy in the 2023—2024 DC Council legislative session. You can monitor updates there. It’s only updated periodically, so be sure to check the date in the tracker title to know when it was last updated.

Check the Legislation Tracker

Recent Testimonies

DHCF Committee on Health Performance: Click to Read Testimony

Look Back: Our FY24 Budget Work

Why We Testify

D.C.’s budget is created over many months. This provides the community with lots of opportunities to show support for the programs and initiatives that they believe are critical to their quality of life, and to the well-being of all D.C. residents.

Each year, DC Greens participates in the budget process. We do our best to testify in support for important programs and make policy- and program-related recommendations. We do this work together with our coalition partners, Fair Budget Coalition and Fair Food for All.