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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,...
Treats are for sharing
A note from Bryn Robertson, HIP's Senior Meals Program Coordinator. What’s your favorite type of candy? When I was younger, I would trick or treat on Halloween with a group of my friends, and then we would all go back to one friend’s house to review and compare (and,...
Bringing communities together for a healthy ethnic meal
In addition to good food, participants learn culturally appropriate ways to eat healthy, and participate in fitness activities. Earlier this month, HIP, in partnership with Lake City Collective, hosted the first in a series of Community Food and Fitness programs. With...
Introducing New HIP Board Member: Kristen MacNaughtan
Kristen MacNaughtan is a Program Officer and the Nutritious Food Systems strategic lead on the Agricultural Development team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She designs and manages agricultural and food systems programs for improved nutrition, health, and...
Meet our newest AmeriCorps!
Frankie Beach I’m Frankie and I’m the new 2019/2020 AmeriCorps member, serving as a Nutrition Program Coordinator! I grew up in Irvine, California and just graduated from Scripps College, where I studied philosophy. I’m excited to serve at HIP because I respect the...
Half a year down
This piece is a reflection from HIP's current AmeriCorps VISTA member, Emily Billow, on her completing six months of her service at HIP. September 18th marks half a year into my service, half a year into my HIP journey, and half a year of learning, growing and eating...
Meet the newest HIPster: Alex Eaglespeaker!
Hi! My name is Alex Eaglespeaker. I'm 19 years old and I've lived in Lake City for most of my life. I graduated from Nathan Hale high school in 2018. Currently I’m attending North Seattle Community College and hoping to get a degree in Aeronautics and Aviation...
What distinguishes a true leader
Emma was one of HIP's Summer Eats Interns from Teens in Public Service (TIPS). She received the TIPS Intern Fundraising Award and gave a speech on her experience working at HIP. What follows is the transcript of her speech. Emma at Paramount Park Summer Eats site with...
