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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Axlrose Balagtas
Every month, we are excited to celebrate one of our volunteers. For February 2024, we wanted to highlight the story of Axlrose. She learned about HIP through Seattle University and was placed at HIP as an intern. However, she continued to volunteer at HIP even after...
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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...
We know how to end childhood hunger. But our legislators won’t do it.
Would you roll your eyes if I told you we can eliminate childhood poverty in this country? What if I told you that we have, in fact, tried a policy that did decrease childhood poverty by half? Do you think our political leaders would double down on that policy or...
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...
