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...
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 | 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...
by hungerintervention | Mar 19, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Blog, Healthy Eating, Programs, Summer Eats
Happy Spring! The air is warming, the sun is peeking out, and the flowers are up – all signs that spring is on its way in the PNW. Another sign of spring for me is the start of National Nutrition Month. Every March, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists across the...
