Blog
We’re Hiring: Shelter Meal Manager
Full-Time, HourlyReports to: Co-Executive Director of Programs$29.81 - $32.81/hour DOESeattle and Shoreline, Washington About Hunger Intervention Program Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is a nonprofit organization based in the Lake City neighborhood of North...
We’re Hiring: Community Food Education Program Coordinator
Part-Time (30 hours/week), Temporary (1 year), BenefitedReports to: Co-Executive Director of Operations$26 - $29.25/ hour DOESeattle, Washington About Hunger Intervention Program Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is a nonprofit organization based in the Lake City...
How to (or not to) celebrate Thanksgiving
Many years ago, a co-worker lamented to me that her daughter refused to celebrate Thanksgiving with her. This co-worker loved Thanksgiving. For her, it was a holiday rooted in gratitude and family bonding. On the other hand, her daughter saw Thanksgiving as a holiday...
Getting to know Dave
Dave is one of the seniors who attends our Senior Community Meals program. Dave started coming to lunch with us several years ago, when we served out of the Lake City Community Center. Dave has cerebral palsy, which prevents him from speaking or walking. His...
We’re Hiring: Senior Meal Program Coordinator
Full-Time, Hourly, Non-ExemptReports to: Senior Meal Program Manager$26 - $29.25/ hour DOESeattle, Washington About Hunger Intervention Program Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is a nonprofit organization based in the Lake City neighborhood of North Seattle. HIP’s...
HIP Responds to the USDA Withholding SNAP Benefits
One of three vans full of groceries bound for food-insecure Seniors.On November 1st, the Trump Administration’s US Department of Agriculture (USDA) decided to withhold emergency benefits previously set aside by Congress to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Urgent Update: Cuts to the AmeriCorps Program and the Harms to Our Community
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 (our...
Volunteer Spotlight: Nga
For March, we want to highlight Nga, who helps wrap and distribute bread and pastries at Senior Meals. Nga mentioned that HIP is the only volunteer work she does and we couldn't be more happy to have her spend her time and energy here! Nga learned of HIP while...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sheila
For February, we want to highlight Sheila who has, in such a short time, been an integral part of HIP Packs! Through purposefully placed brochures, Sheila found HIP while volunteering with Lifetime Learning Center, (who share the same building with!), a non-profit...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Nick
As the first spotlight of the year, we would like to highlight Nick and his immeasurable contribution to our Senior Community Meal program! Nick has helped with check-in for meal service for about 8 years. Nick found out about HIP through Jerry Berger, one of the...
