1 in 8 King County residents experienced hunger last year.

We know how to end childhood hunger. But our legislators won’t do it.

Would you roll your eyes if I told you we can eliminate childhood poverty in this country? What if...

Announcement: Moving to a shared leadership at HIP

Greetings! I have some exciting news to share with you today. At Hunger Intervention Program...

How an arson led me to HIP

“What does being a chef mean to you?” It’s a question I’ve asked myself over the years and if you...

The Effects of Food Insecurity

Food insecurity has a lasting impact on our health at every stage of life.

The Effects of Food Insecurity

Food insecurity has a lasting impact on our health at every stage of life.

How Hunger Intervention Program Helps

Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is working to increase food security for underserved populations in north King County through nutritious meals, educational programs, and advocacy.

How Hunger Intervention Program Helps

Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is working to increase food security for underserved populations in north King County through nutritious meals, educational programs, and advocacy.

Your support is vital in ensuring everyone in King County has access to nutritious food.

Your support is vital in ensuring everyone in King County has access to nutritious food.

Last Year

Meals Served

Pounds of Donated Food

Volunteer Hours

through our programs alone.

were incorporated into our healthy meals.

were contributed by more than 200 community members.

Last Year

Meals Served

through our programs alone.

Pounds of Donated Food

were incorporated into our healthy meals.

Volunteer Hours

were contributed by more than 150 community members.

Featured Blog Posts

Community Appreciation Event

Community Appreciation Event

Join us for an evening celebrating our community and what we have achieved together. This FREE event is HIP's opportunity to thank our community -- donors, volunteers, partners, community members, and supporters -- that is YOU, for all that you do for us! We will have...

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sydne

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sydne

In this month’s volunteer spotlight we’re meeting Sydne. Sydne joined our volunteer team last year after retiring from her career in nursing. Today she helps with meal prep for the Senior Community Meal every Wednesday morning, and serving at the East African Senior...

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Carlos

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Carlos

It’s time for another volunteer spotlight, and this month we’re featuring prep volunteer Carlos. Carlos has been volunteering in HIP’s kitchen regularly since July 2022, and he came to HIP in search of a way to do tangible work that helps his community. Carlos...

Community Appreciation Event

Community Appreciation Event

Join us for an evening celebrating our community and what we have achieved together. This FREE event is HIP's opportunity to thank our community -- donors, volunteers, partners, community members, and supporters -- that is YOU, for all that you do for us! We will have...

What is togarashi?

What is togarashi?

If you've ever been to a Japanese restaurant, specifically one that serves ramen or soups, you might notice a small shaker bottle on the table with bright red flakes inside of it. This little capsule packs a spicy and citrusy powder called togarashi. So what...