Every month, we are excited to celebrate one of our volunteers. For February 2024, we wanted to highlight the story of Axlrose. She learned about HIP through Seattle University and was placed at HIP as an intern. However, she continued to volunteer at HIP even after finishing all of her classes. Axlrose is aligned with the mission and vision of HIP, believing that everyone deserves access to a wholesome meal. She contributes her time and efforts to support the initiatives that work towards our goals at HIP and appreciates how HIP combines nutritious meals with education and advocacy. These various pieces come together to align with her belief in comprehensive solutions that address the root causes of food insecurity.

She has also appreciated the welcoming people at HIP. Her favorite thing is that there are multiple opportunities for volunteering. You can do more than just behind-the-scenes prep. She has volunteered with both shelter meals and senior meal serving, giving her a good range of experiences. She volunteers with another church where they make meals and distribute them directly to those in need in downtown Seattle. We hope she can continue to volunteer with us and try out different opportunities.

Axlrose’s most memorable moment so far was her first time volunteering. She said “The atmosphere was filled with positivity, and everyone went out of their way to make me feel welcome. When I first came into the kitchen I remember scaring JP, and it was so funny. It was also my first time meeting him.” We hope we can have more fun scares and memories with Axlrose.