Agency Details:

Meals Partnership Coalition

Meals Partnership Coalition works collaboratively with individuals, agencies, and government entities to ensure that emergency meal programs in King County have the necessary resources and infrastructure to successfully provide wholesome, nutritional meals to those in need.

Description:
Meals Partnership Coalition (MPC) is a group of 63 meal providers that work together to ensure the success of all meal programs within King County. In addition, MPC understands the need for nutrient rich foods that support the health outcomes of low-income people, especially those with compromised autoimmune systems, and as such works to ensure that only the highest quality nutrient rich foods are utilized within the emergency meal community. These goals are accomplished through direct support to emergency meal providers, as well as public awareness campaigns.

History:
Meals Partnership Coalition (MPC) was begun in 1999 as an independent agency. In 1999 when it became evident that emergency meal programs needed specialized support, MPC was formed. Since that time, MPC has grown from a 7 member coalition that would meet to discuss their meal programs, to a coalition with over 63 agencies who serve millions of meals annually to those in need. Today, monthly meetings, educational seminars, community actions, and bulk food purchase activities are just some of the services that MPC provides emergency meal programs in King County.

Contact person: Shayne Kraemer, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (206) 957-3857

Address:

77 South Washington Street Seattle, WA 98104 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mealspartnership.org

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: 1st and Yesler, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No

Last updated on October 3, 2009