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16 Name Tags Later
Emily Billow, HIP's Community Relations Coordinator, recently ended her one-year AmeriCorps VISTA term with HIP. Here is a reflection from her based on her experience with HIP over the last year. It’s wild to think just how impactful 12 months can be. I walked into...
Creating excitement in kids about healthy eating
By Frankie Beach, Nutrition Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps Member. A little while ago, I had the opportunity to facilitate my first cooking class with kids, specifically preschool aged kids. What struck me the most about this experience was the excitement that kids...
The Stories of Hunger Action Day
A reflection from Audrey Immel, HIP's Intern from the University of Washington, about her experience participating in the Hunger Action Day 2020 with the HIP Team. HIP Team in Olympia as part of Hunger Action Day 2020. Audrey is pictured at the right. In my first...
Advocacy Alert: Take action to increase food access
Washington State legislative session is going on right now and this is a great opportunity for us to push for anti-hunger policy priorities. Right now two bills need your urgent support. Please urge your lawmakers to prioritize budget investments in support of...
Join HIP for a day of action in Olympia on February 3rd
Join HIP and hundreds of other Anti-hunger advocates for our annual lobby day -- Hunger Action Day in Olympia on Monday, February 3rd. Please register here if you can make it. You'll have an opportunity to learn about our legislative priorities for this...
My New Year’s Resolution: It’s not what you think
By Evelyn Morris, Nutrition Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps Member. What’s your New Year’s Resolution? It seems like this question is everywhere these first few weeks of January, maybe even more so since this is the start of a brand new decade. If you’re at all like...
Meet our newest Board Members
Nicki Rosling My Name is Nicki Rosling, I am born and raised right here in the very beautiful Pacific Northwest. I'm currently the Branch Manager at HomeStreet Bank in Lake City. God has blessed me with 3 beautiful children, Nicholas, Jeffery and Summer. I raised my...
Yet another threat to SNAP that will make millions hungry
Your action today can stop that If you think you have heard this before, you'll be right! However, this is a new attack on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or commonly knows as food stamps). Submit public comment today on the Trump Administration's...
You are invited: Community Appreciation Night
RSVP Now! Join us for an evening of good food, fun, and community! We appreciate everyone who makes our work possible -- donors, volunteers, participants, and community partners. We couldn't do our work without you. We would love to see you all there. You'll have an...
Think Globally, Act Locally
A reflection from HIP's Meal Program Manager, Darcy Buendia. We've all heard it. Seen it on a bumper sticker, or maybe a t-shirt. On the morning of a recent prep shift for our Lake City Senior Days meal program (oven "fried" chicken, collard slaw, green beans,...
