by hungerintervention | Apr 17, 2024 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Jobs
Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) and United Way of King County are partnering together and seeking a team of full-time Summer HungerCorps Associates to end hunger in King County. This team will help families and youth access nutritious food during the summer months....
by hungerintervention | Mar 15, 2023 | AmeriCorps, Blog
It’s AmeriCorps Week! HIP currently hosts three AmeriCorps volunteers through Washington Service Corps who provide direct support to our programs. Liza is HIP’s Healthy HIP Packs Coordinator. As a program coordinator, her role includes ordering the food,...
by hungerintervention | Nov 2, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Events
Every year, Kaffeeklatsch Seattle hosts the Pumpkin Palooza, a free community event celebrating Halloween. At this event, community partners from around Lake City come together and provide fun festivities for families. At the end of the day a pumpkin carving and...
by hungerintervention | Aug 23, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Food Systems
The state of Washington grows a diverse array of fruits and vegetables thanks to the rich soil and favorable weather. The Washington State Department of Agriculture recorded that over 300 different crops are produced in Washington. Eating produce that is in season...
by hungerintervention | Aug 9, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Healthy Eating
You have probably seen familiar products like bread, crackers, cereal, and pasta boasting that they include some whole grains. What are whole grains and how are they nutritionally different from refined ones? Whole Grains A whole grain is the entire seed of a plant....
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...
