A Celebration of Community, Food, and Hope
July 24, 2025

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 26, and join us for an unforgettable experience at the 3rd Annual Universal Foodcare Conference, happening from 11 AM to 3 PM at 11410 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178.


Organized by the Fresh Food Coalition, this year’s conference is more than just a gathering—it's a call to action for food sovereignty, equity, and community empowerment. With the theme “Bring your passion and let’s forge solutions to the battle for food sovereignty together!”, the event is designed to uplift and connect people who are passionate about building sustainable food systems and resilient communities.


Highlights Include:

  • Keynote Speaker: LaTanya DuBois, Executive Director & Founder of The Silent Task Force, will inspire us with insights and real-world strategies for community transformation.
  • Free Meal catered by GoodThyme Catering and GoodyBagg
  • Community Garden Reveal
  • Disaster Preparedness Kits
  • Memorials, music, bubbles, painting kits, vendors, speakers, and more


Special Feature: Hope’s Closet will be open during the Universal Foodcare Conference, offering clothing and essentials to those in need — another powerful way we’re building bridges of support in our community.


Join hands with fellow advocates, educators, families, and food lovers to celebrate food as “a gift of God given to all creatures for the purposes of life's nurture, sharing, and celebration.”



🎟 RSVP Today: 3rd Annual Foodcare Conference | Thesilenttaskforce


Let’s unite for equity, dignity, and nourishment — for all.

Spring Into Giving: Supporting Hope's Closet

By alesiac • May 4, 2026
Hey there, family! Can you feel that? The air is getting a little warmer, the flowers are starting to show off in Skyway, and there is a beautiful sense of renewal all around us. Here at Women United, springtime doesn’t just mean cleaning out the garage; it means Springing into Giving. As we move into May 2026, we have some big things on the horizon. We are gearing up for GiveBig, Washington’s massive 48-hour online giving event, and we are focusing every ounce of our energy on two things very close to our hearts: Hope’s Community Closet and our Kinship Caregiver Appreciation initiatives. 

Building Hope Together: A Special Thank You to House of Hope Fellowship and Women Ministries

By alesiac • April 14, 2026
There’s something truly magical about the first day of April. While many people are out playing pranks, we were busy planting seeds of change, literally! On April 1, 2026, Seattle gave us a full day of steady rain at the Angel of Hope Engagement Center, and still, a beautiful transformation took root. We are still buzzing with excitement and gratitude as we look back on the incredible work done to build Hope’s Garden. This ministry initiative is designed to plant seeds of hope within the senior community of Skyway. This project wasn’t just about moving dirt or setting up filled Galvanized raised garden bins; it was about nurturing the soil of our community, strengthening the bonds that keep us all together, and creating a space where healthy aging can truly take root. And let’s be honest, we couldn't have done it without the powerhouse of love and labor that is House of Hope Fellowship and Women Ministries. To the ladies of House of Hope: Thank you. Your hands, your hearts, and your unwavering spirit helped turn a rainy day on April 1, 2026 into a sanctuary of "tangible hope." A Day Rooted in Community The morning started early, with the rhythm of community drumbeats: the sound of car doors closing, laughter echoing across the lot, and the clinking of shovels being unloaded. When the team from House of Hope arrived, they didn't just bring tools; they brought an energy that was infectious. We often talk about "community support" in abstract terms, but on that Wednesday, it was visible in every shared smile and every muddy, determined step. We saw women from different generations coming together, leaning into the hard work of setting up Galvanized raised garden bins and filling them with potting soil and fertilizer to prepare for planting. There is a deep, soulful connection that happens when you are working the earth together. It’s a form of healing that mirrors the work we do in our Grandma's Hands Art Therapy ( https://www.womenunitedseattle.org/healing-through-creativity-grandmas-hands-art-therapy-classes ) classes: using our hands to create something beautiful and lasting out of raw materials. And yes, Seattle gave us rain all day long. But these ladies worked straight through it, pulled on their rain ponchos, and kept preparing the garden with care. That kind of commitment says everything about who they are: women rooted in service, joy, and the kind of love that keeps showing up no matter the weather. 🧡