Hunger Intervention Program

DoubleDown Engage For the months of October and November, we partnered with Hunger Intervention Program. ?? HIP’s mission is to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County through notorious meals, educational programs, and advocacy. They started with a couple of volunteers in 1998, serving lunches in downtown Seattle. By 2008, HIP officially became a nonprofit. Since then, they have developed programs such as Senior Community Meal, Shelter Meal Program, Healthy HIP Packs, Summer Meals, After School Meal and Cooking / Nutrition Education Classes. They now serve 10,000 meals a month to children, families, seniors and unhoused individuals! ?? In October, we held a Snack & Learn Session where they showed us how they bring hope to those in need. We learned that hunger remains a critical issue, according to the 2023 WAFOOD survey where 21% of households said they experienced low food security and 25% of households said they experienced very low food security.? ?? In November, a group of DDI employees helped HIP assemble over 360 healthy after school snack packs! These packs were then distributed to 13 local schools to ensure kids would have food over the weekend. Together we have donated $900 to help support HIP's mission! Thank you again HIP for this opportunity to collaborate and support such a meaningful cause. We are grateful for the chance to work together and create positive change within the community. Your efforts and dedication inspire us! ↘? To learn more about HIP, check them out here!? https://lnkd.in/gQvHMcKC #CommunityOutreach #Volunteer #SocialImpact #TeamWork #WorkplaceCulture #Inclusive #CollaborativeFun #PassionateWork #WorkplaceJoy #EmployeeConnections #Gaming #MobileGaming #RaisingUpTech #WeAreDoubleDown #DoubleDownInteractive #DoubleDownCares

A special thanks to Edmentum for partnering with us for this successful packing party. Together, we packed over 2,000 meals for students in the North Seattle and Shoreline area!

We are very excited to welcome Anita Colombara as a new member of HIP's Board of Directors. A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by trade, Anita frequently volunteers at our Senior Meals program. You can learn more about Anita and HIP’s Board of Directors here: https://lnkd.in/gRFdAFCC Do you want to make a difference in your community? HIP is looking for community members who are passionate about ending hunger to join its Board of Directors. Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/g2c_rwHb

HIP is thrilled to welcome Diane Carmel, MSW, LICSW as a new member of its Board of Directors. You can learn more about Diane and HIP’s Board of Directors here:?https://lnkd.in/gRFdAFCC Do you want to make a difference in your community? HIP is looking for community members who are passionate about ending hunger to join its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors helps strategically guide the organization to fulfill its mission and achieve its goal of food security for all in North Seattle. As a board member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to HIP's impact, develop your leadership skills, and learn important ways to end hunger at a systemic level. Learn more and apply today!?https://lnkd.in/g2c_rwHb

HIP is thrilled to welcome Krista Ulatowski, MPH, RDN as a new member of its Board of Directors. You can learn more about Krista and HIP’s Board of Directors here: https://lnkd.in/gsvBVEih Do you want to make a difference in your community? HIP is looking for community members who are passionate about ending hunger to join its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors helps strategically guide the organization to fulfill its mission and achieve its goal of food security for all in North Seattle. As a board member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to HIP's impact, develop your leadership skills, and learn important ways to end hunger at a systemic level. Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/g2c_rwHb

THANK YOU for supporting food access during #GiveBIG this year! We are slightly short of our goal of $40,000. The matching is still open for a few more days. If you can donate or ask your friends to support us, please do so here: https://lnkd.in/geuTXj5k

It’s that time again! Spring in Washington means tulips, longer days, and donations to non-profits that mean something to you. GiveBIG is a statewide, time-limited, and exciting time to make a donation that can be matched, doubling the impact you can make to a local non-profit. For me, that agency is HIP (Hunger Intervention Program). My hope is that you can contribute to HIP before May 8 and take advantage of a matching contribution. Click here to donate - https://lnkd.in/geuTXj5k

Hunger and food insecurity are rising in Seattle. The percentage of food-insecure individuals and families has grown from 10% to 27% since the onset of the pandemic. Our mission at HIP is to close these gaps and increase food security in the community. This is done through a threefold approach: direct meal programs, nutrition education, and hunger advocacy. GiveBIG is a region-wide opportunity to give back to your community. We have matching funds up to $20,000 and would love to utilize every dollar! Please donate to HIP via the link below from today until May 8 so that your neighbors can consistently access nutritious food. https://lnkd.in/gix_nZMF #WAGives #givebig24 #GiveBIG

"I was adopted from Korea, raised in New Jersey in an American Italian household, and trained at the French Culinary Institute. I never had an umma (mom in Korean) to teach me how to make the food of my ancestors. Now, as an adult, I'm learning a lot about Korean food and the traditions associated with them. I hope to share some of that with you." Don't miss our unique Kimchi Harvest event next week! Get tickets at: https://lnkd.in/g3e5haKC.