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HIP’s Wellness Powerhouse
Claire Dunn came to HIP as an AmeriCorps volunteer with an interest in preventative medicine and a goal to eventually attend medical school. While she was disappointed that HIP could no longer hold in-person cooking and nutrition classes due to the COVID pandemic, she...
How to be an anti-hunger advocate
The 2021 Washington Legislative session is in full swing, and it’s easier now than ever to be an anti-hunger champion! With all legislative activity being virtual this year, many new advocates are excited to get involved, all from the comfort of their homes. If you’re...
Thank you supporters! Our gift to you
HIP could not have survived 2020 and the pandemic without all the countless volunteers, donors, produce-growers, fundraisers, and community champions who showed up again and again for HIP. Since we can't throw you a party this year, we've put together a little gift...
Senior Meals in the time of COVID
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many seniors were at risk of social isolation and poor nutrition, due to a lack of infrastructure to care for our elders. HIP recognized the need for connection and nutrition and created the Senior Meals Program as a communal dining...
HIP pivots in a pandemic
In late spring, food banks and community organizations were scrambling to meet increasing needs as impacts from the pandemic spiked. Through a collaboration with the City of Shoreline, HIP learned of residents needing assistance with groceries. HIP was able to pivot...
HIP Meals Bolster a Community
Tucked away on a small lot near Haller Lake is one of the last mobile home parks in Seattle. Modest but vibrant and relatively affordable, especially for a city that still has skyrocketing rents, Bella-B Mobile Home Park caters to families. Kids’ toys mingle with...
Summer program nourishes kids’ bodies and minds
Even though HIP had to cancel in-person activities at most Summer Meals sites due to COVID, our AmeriCorps VISTA Jen Sogn and Teens in Public Service intern Sam found ways to provide enriching activities as well as nutritious meals for kids this summer....
Volunteer Spotlight
Linda Boyd digs data Linda Boyd is a trendsetter. She's been volunteering remotely with HIP before it was "the new norm". Every week, behind the scenes, Linda meticulously enters data from our meal programs and saves the staff hours of time and trouble that can be...
A whirlwind initiation
Shaili Parekh joined the HIP team just last month and has already dished out some incredible meals. You can read her introduction here. In this blog post, she reflects on her journey with HIP so far. Shaili with boxed senior meals at the HIP kitchen I’ve been at HIP...
Newest HIPster loves to cook
Shaili Parek loves the outdoors HIP welcomes Shaili Parekh as the new Senior Meals Coordinator for HIP. Shaili brings a wealth of food experience to the position. She was a line cook at Tilth, a farm-to-table fine dining restaurant. In addition, Shaili served with...
