1 in 8 King County residents experienced hunger last year.
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
Guest Essay: The Problems With Not Offering Free Meals for All Students in Public Schools
By Kendall Rice Last school year, students in the Seattle Public School District received free meals from waivers issued by the USDA. Last summer, the waivers were removed, and now students must meet requirements to receive free and reduced-price meals. Being a...
We’re hiring: Summer HungerCorps Associate
AmeriCorps Position40 hours/week, June 20 – August 28, 2023 (with potential extension until September 1)Seattle, Washington Interested applicants should apply on United Way of King County's hiring portal HERE. About Hunger Intervention Program Hunger Intervention...
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...
Why does a pita puff?
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to have a few volunteers come and make pitas with me for our meal. We made 120 pitas, which were then served with roasted spiced chickpeas, a lemon dill sauce, and an arugula salad with pickled radish and onions. So...
Guest Essay: The Problems With Not Offering Free Meals for All Students in Public Schools
By Kendall Rice Last school year, students in the Seattle Public School District received free meals from waivers issued by the USDA. Last summer, the waivers were removed, and now students must meet requirements to receive free and reduced-price meals. Being a...
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...
What are Dangmyeon?
Taking a deep dive in the Korean pantry, today we'll discuss dangmyeon. These translucent noodles are at the center of japchae, a dish that also features stir fried vegetables and strong notes of garlic and sesame. This is something I always keep in my back pocket as...