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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Allie

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Allie

For December 2023, Allie was our Volunteer Spotlight! Allie has been volunteering with HIP for almost three years and being a retired teacher who enjoys cooking, Allie is right at home helping out with our programs and activities. Allie helps with many programs, doing...

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Marilyn

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Marilyn

Our November 2023 Volunteer Spotlight Marilyn, has been volunteering with us since June 2023! Marilyn found out about HIP through a LinkedIn ad for board members and since then has helped out with mostly shelter meals but has also helped with Shelter Meals Prep and...

What are Banchan – Korean Side Dishes?

What are Banchan – Korean Side Dishes?

A plate full of banchan At every Korean meal, there are side dishes or banchan that are served along with the meal. These are often made in advance, and many Korean homes will always have them on hand in the refrigerator, ready to eat. There are a few different...

Finding Your Perfect Bite of Ssam

Finding Your Perfect Bite of Ssam

If you've been to a Korean BBQ, you might have seen the word Ssam. What is it? The word Ssam translates to "wrapped" and is usually done with leafy vegetables. Common veggies include red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, and perilla leaves. However,...

My Journey to Korean Food

My Journey to Korean Food

From an American Italian Household and through the French Culinary School Something about Korean food and cooking is that it is very communal. Sometimes, it takes the form of families, neighbors, and communities making kimchi, a group gathering around a boiling bowl...

Summary of 2024 Washington State Legislative Session

Summary of 2024 Washington State Legislative Session

Here's a summary of the 2024 State legislative session from Claire Lane, Director of Washington State Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition (AHNC). HIP staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and board members on the steps of Washington State Capotol Building on Hunger...

Community Appreciation Event

Community Appreciation Event

Join us for an evening celebrating our community and what we have achieved together. This FREE event is HIP's opportunity to thank our community -- donors, volunteers, partners, community members, and supporters -- that is YOU, for all that you do for us! We will have...

What is togarashi?

What is togarashi?

If you've ever been to a Japanese restaurant, specifically one that serves ramen or soups, you might notice a small shaker bottle on the table with bright red flakes inside of it. This little capsule packs a spicy and citrusy powder called togarashi. So what...