by hungerintervention | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog, Volunteers
Welcome to another volunteer spotlight! This week we’re meeting Sarah, a second year nursing student at Gonzaga University. Sarah found HIP while looking for volunteer opportunities for the summer, and has been volunteering with both our Shelter Meals and Senior Meals...
by hungerintervention | Aug 2, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Cooking Demonstrations, Summer Eats
The Lake City Farmers Market is the perfect summer spot for families to buy fresh produce, enjoy delicious food, and keep their kids busy with fun activities. HIP is at the market every Thursday for our Summer Eats program with free meals available for children and...
by hungerintervention | Jul 22, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Summer Eats
This post is the first in a series of blogs from our 2021 HungerCorps. Find new posts each week through August. On my first day handing out meals for the Hunger Intervention Program, I didn’t know what to expect. Stacked on top of coolers of Uncrustables was a...
by hungerintervention | Jul 2, 2021 | Blog, Volunteers
Meet Cathy, a dedicated volunteer who joined our team last July in the midst of the pandemic. Though she started with our HIP Packs program, she soon transitioned into the kitchen and has been there regularly ever since! Cathy has lived in Lake City for some...
by hungerintervention | Jun 29, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Summer Eats
Summertime, and the living is…..easy? Not for everyone, especially families with children. Without school meals, many families worry about getting enough healthy food to eat. They also fear the “summer slide” in learning because they can’t...
