Lake City-based Hunger Intervention Program works to bring food to local families through its Healthy HIP Packs Program, free summer meals for kids, and by advocating for hungry families.
By Darcy Buendia
The smell of baking bread fills the air. Multiple pots and pans are bubbling on the stove, awaiting the giant bowls brimming with cut potatoes, carrots, and onions. HIP’s faithful volunteer team makes cooking a from-scratch meal for 70 look easy.
They come every Monday, even on holidays, to cook and serve a fabulous meal. I’m sure it comes as no surprise that the reception from the seniors attending the meals has been positive, to say the least.
HIP’s senior meal program started this past November. The attendance steadily rises as word-of-mouth makes its way through the senior community. The meal is a mere $3 suggested donation for seniors (those 60 or more years young). Guests under 60 are welcome to join the group for $6, which, considering the portion is still a great deal.
Often diners enjoy special activities with their meal like current events discussions, yoga, or live music. The Monday lunch is a great chance to meet new people, eat a delicious home-cooked meal, and break out of a routine. Please, help us spread the word, or better yet join us!
Dine with us!
When: Every Monday, from 12p-1pm
Where: Lake City Community Center – 12531 28th Ave NE
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 for seniors 60 and over. Suggested donation of $6 for all others.
Volunteer with us!
When: Every Monday; shifts fall between 9am – 2pm
Contact: Darcy at seniormeals@hungerintervention.org or call 407.497.6155
Upcoming Meals in April
April 7th
Polynesian Honey-Pineapple Chicken, Rice, Cabbage Salad, Sautéed Veggies, Berry Crumble Cake
April 14th
Baked Fish with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce, Brown Buttered Pasta, Peas & Carrots, Orange, Chocolate Cake
Activity: Yoga for Seniors with Nancy from Two Dog Yoga, 11am
April 21st
Turkey Tetrazzini, Broccoli & Carrots, Fruit Salad. Biscuit with Butter and Jam
April 28th
Sliced Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Clam Chowder, Green Salad, Salad Dressing, Baked Cinnamon Apples
Presented in partnership by Hunger Intervention Program, Senior Services’ Community Dining Program and the Lake City Community Center
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