1 in 8 King County residents experienced hunger last year.

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...

Help feed our kids through Nourishing Neighbors campaign

It's back to full-time school for many kids after eighteen months of uncertainty. Kids need more...

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

We’re hiring: Summer HungerCorps Associate

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

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?

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...

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...

What are Dangmyeon?

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...