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Volunteer Spotlight: Samantha, Fiona, & Chloe
Jacque is one of our star AmeriCorps member who worked at HIP last summer as an intern from United Way, and she loved it so much that she decided to come back again this year! She interviewed two volunteers, Fiona and Samantha, at her Summer Meals site...
Meet our Summer Meals AmeriCorps Team
What makes our Summer Meal sites stand apart? Well, many things: our healthy food, free meal for parents, many youth and kids activities with the help of partner organizations, and above all, our wonderful team of AmeriCorps VISTA members from United Way of...
2015 Summer Meals For Kids & Teens
Summer time is here and that means any kids and teens 18 and under can access free lunches throughout the city at schools, parks, and community centers. At HIP's meal sites, we have games and activities going on each day at the sites as well. . HIP's 2015...
Help Feed Lake City Kids this Summer!
Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is serving FREE summer lunches to kids in the Lake City area this summer and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers who love to prepare and serve delicious lunches, lead fun activities for kids, get the word out so we can...
Haluski (Pan Fried Cabbage and Noodles)
Looking to mix up your meals with a new noodle dish (a new-dle)? Try this tasty Eastern European dish. It’s also a great way to use cabbage – one of our favorite veggies. serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups (~4 ounces) egg noodles (or any wide, short noodle) 4 tablespoons...
Homemade Hummus
No tahini? No problem. You can skip this expensive ingredient and use peanut butter instead for a delicious homemade hummus. Serve with pita bread, chips, or fresh veggies. Homemade Hummus serves 4 Ingredients 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces) 1 clove garlic, peeled and...
Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Energy Bites
These little balls of energy are great for a quick breakfast or for on the go. For the healthiest snack, use peanut butter with no added sugar or oils (often labeled as "natural" peanut butter). Ingredients 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup peanut butter 1/2...
Crispy Pan-Fried Chickpeas
These pan-fried chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are great as a healthy snack. Pan-frying is also quicker than roasting in the oven. Start with the chickpeas and oil, and then customize with your favorite spices! Makes 4 servings Basic Ingredients ...
Mushroom and Edamame Stir Fry
Edamame, or young green soybeans, are tasty eaten right out of their shells. You can also add them to a simple stir fry with mushrooms and other veggies and serve over a grain like brown rice for a hearty dinner. Mushroom & Edamame Stir Fry Makes 6 servings ...
Salmon Melt
The great thing about canned salmon is that it’s a cheaper and more convenient alternative to fresh or frozen salmon. But the question remains - how do you turn this healthy yet slightly underwhelming mishmash of fish into a delicious dish? Well, we have an answer!...
