by hungerintervention | Apr 29, 2025 | Advocacy, AmeriCorps, Blog, News / Press Release
For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 29 This weekend, all six of HIP’s AmeriCorps folks were terminated or put on unpaid leave by DOGE and the Trump administration. On Friday, United Way announced the Trump administration terminated two of our AmeriCorps, Zahraa...
by hungerintervention | Sep 19, 2024 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Summer Eats
Mikiale Paddleboarding on our Sail Venture with Sail Sandpoint This summer, we had the honor of welcoming back Mikiale Weldermariam to our HungerCorps cohort. Mikiale oversaw our Meadowbrook and Jackson Park meal sites, and was much-beloved by every kid he worked...
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....
