by hungerintervention | Sep 28, 2021 | Blog, Volunteers
In this month’s volunteer spotlight we’re learning a little bit more about Ping! Ping found out about HIP through our AmeriCorps member Claire. They met while volunteering with Medical Teams International, and she has been a HIPster ever since! Ping is a...
by hungerintervention | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog, Volunteers
This month for our volunteer spotlight we’re meeting Evan. A rising junior at University Prep, Evan tried out a number of volunteer positions earlier this summer, but ultimately settled on becoming a HIPster. Evan loves being in the kitchen, and volunteers with both...
by hungerintervention | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog, Summer Eats, Volunteers
This summer, HIP received a high school intern from Teens In Public Service (TIPS) to help out with our Summer Eats program. In this reflection, intern Ryan Phi tells us about his summer with HIP. As cliche as it may sound, my time as an intern at HIP was like nothing...
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 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...
