Anna Vanderpoel

Anna Vanderpoel is the Retail Specialist for the SNAP Produce Match (SPM) Program, part of the Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program (FVIP) at the Washington State Department of Health. The SNAP Produce Match Program in Washington State helps Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants stretch their food budgets by providing additional funds to purchase fruits and vegetables. Administered by the Washington State Department of Health, this initiative is part of the broader Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program, which aims to promote healthier eating habits among low-income families. As a Retail Specialist, Anna implements and coordinates the SPM Program, partners with retailers to offer the program, manages outreach efforts to increase participation, and ensures compliance with regulations.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is a government public health agency that provides comprehensive public health services and programs to the community. DOH collaborates with a wide array of partners—including local health jurisdictions, tribal nations, healthcare providers, and community organizations—to deliver these services across the state. As a public health department, DOH works to improve the health of Washingtonians through disease prevention, health education and promotion, policy development and advocacy, environmental health monitoring, health equity initiatives, data collection, and emergency preparedness and response. The department is committed to continuously reducing health disparities among vulnerable and underserved communities to achieve health equity throughout Washington.