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An internalized economic trauma: Capitalism says food waste is OK
This was originally published as an OpEd piece for Real Change News here. There is plenty of food to feed everyone in this country. At the same time, millions of people go hungry every day. One factor that contributes to this contradiction is food waste. In the United...
Don’t let Congress take food away from two million people
The Farm Bill failed to pass the House 0n May 18th. However, unfortunately the fight is not over. Please continue to #SNAPback to keep food on the tables of millions of Americans. We wrote to you earlier about the Farm Bill (H.R. 2) that was introduced in the House...
An unexpected update
The following is an account from our Meal Program Manager, Darcy Buendia. Months ago, Srijan wrote about one of the diners at our senior community meal. In that telling we called him James. James had worked in construction until an injury kept him from work. Without a...
Introducing Bryn Robertson: Newest addition to our team!
With the expansion of HIP's Senior Community Meals Program, we needed to expand our staff as well. We are excited to have Bryn join us starting this month as our Senior Meal Program Coordinator. Here is a brief intro from Bryn in her own words. Hello everyone! I’m...
GiveBIG to HIP: Feed a child this summer
What do you like about summer in Seattle? It can be a treat to the senses, both for the eyes and the taste buds. Fresh local berries, juicy plums, peaches, Washington cherries, and summer squashes are big attractions at the local farmers markets. Among this abundance...
Tell Congress: #HandsOffSNAP
The proposed Farm Bill will take food away from hard working families and children. We need you to speak up against these devastating cuts now. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), more commonly know as food stamps, has been one of the most effective...
Fruit or Water?
This is a story of how knowing about watermelon can change a life. After one of many nutrition education events, one student and class stood out as the most memorable teaching moment for us. HIP's Nutrition Program Coordinators, Heather and Kelly, hosted a nutrition...
Why I volunteer
Ashley Gailus, a regular volunteer who helps serve afterschool snacks at the Lake City Library, shares her experience volunteering for the program. Volunteering at the Homework Help program in Lake City has been a great learning experience for me. There is a...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Charlie
We have to say it - here at HIP we have the coolest volunteers. Charlie is one of them. Also known as “Ornery” (a nickname she wears with pride), Charlie is 66 years old and has been volunteering at our Senior Meals program for roughly one and a half years. She grew...
Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) expands Senior Community Meal Program to three days a week
Seattle, WA - Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is expanding its twice-a-week Senior Community Meal program to three days a week starting Friday, April 20, 2018. Launched in November 2013 at the Lake City Community Center, HIP's Senior Meals program has...
