by hungerintervention | Feb 17, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog
The 2021 Washington Legislative session is in full swing, and it’s easier now than ever to be an anti-hunger champion! With all legislative activity being virtual this year, many new advocates are excited to get involved, all from the comfort of their homes. If you’re...
by hungerintervention | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog, Events, Healthy Recipes
HIP could not have survived 2020 and the pandemic without all the countless volunteers, donors, produce-growers, fundraisers, and community champions who showed up again and again for HIP. Since we can’t throw you a party this year, we’ve put together a...
by hungerintervention | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, Participant Stories, Senior Community Meals
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many seniors were at risk of social isolation and poor nutrition, due to a lack of infrastructure to care for our elders. HIP recognized the need for connection and nutrition and created the Senior Meals Program as a communal dining...
by hungerintervention | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog, Participant Stories
In late spring, food banks and community organizations were scrambling to meet increasing needs as impacts from the pandemic spiked. Through a collaboration with the City of Shoreline, HIP learned of residents needing assistance with groceries. HIP was able to pivot...
by hungerintervention | Nov 6, 2020 | Blog, Healthy HIP Packs, Participant Stories
Tucked away on a small lot near Haller Lake is one of the last mobile home parks in Seattle. Modest but vibrant and relatively affordable, especially for a city that still has skyrocketing rents, Bella-B Mobile Home Park caters to families. Kids’ toys mingle with...
by hungerintervention | Aug 26, 2020 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Summer Eats
Even though HIP had to cancel in-person activities at most Summer Meals sites due to COVID, our AmeriCorps VISTA Jen Sogn and Teens in Public Service intern Sam found ways to provide enriching activities as well as nutritious meals for kids this summer....