The Hunger Coalition
Building Community Through Food
A collaboration with the Sun Valley Institute for Resilience (SVIR) to increase local composting efforts through education, hands-on experience, and food waste diversion using a state of the art aerobic composting machine, the Biospeed M1. Which we’ve officially named Chomp Chomp. The composter was made possible by an anonymous donor whose heart is behind The …
We’re thrilled to resume our summer programming! Check out the links below to find full summer schedules.Questions? Call us at 208-788-0121 for more information. Bloom Food Truck & Bookmobile Fresh Food Markets Double-Up Bucks Volunteer 4 Veggies Food Pantry
*header mural by Key Detail on the East Wall of Bloom Community Food Center High fives all around ? To host an awesome week of parties, you need an awesome lineup of people to help. Last week, we were blessed with just that. From chefs and artists, organizers, spokespeople, tour guides, and merch sales, we had …
We weren\’t sure how it would go down, or if we could even host a celebration with regard to the pandemic, but with strong vaccination rates and a lot of room to space out, we are thrilled to invite you to watch five beautiful murals go up on the walls of our building in June. …
Fundraising Tool-Kit Already made a donation but want to do more? Don’t have a lot of cash to spare but know a few people who do? Raising money is a fun way for you to bring more people into this important work. Encourage your friends and family to join a powerful community of locals working …
This Giving Tuesday, we celebrate our volunteers who have graciously dedicated themselves to ensuring there’s access to fresh, nutritious food for all people in Blaine County. Sadly, to honor health and safety measures through the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve had to pause our volunteer program to limit contact with one another. Our mighty team of volunteers …
Our strategic goals keep us driven, honest, and acutely aware of our impact. Led by our values, The Hunger Coalition will work to fulfill our vision responsibly through the credo below and ultimately improve the well-being of more families than ever. IMPACT Vision: The Hunger Coalition envisions a community where everyone has access to good food …
You can shape our vision. Help us make Bloom Community Food Center something that people from from all walks of life will use to more deeply address the causes and effects of hunger. Our vision currently includes a community kitchen and dining area, next gen food pantry, heated greenhouses, and expanded farm and garden. These parts of the whole …
Thanks to all of the local storytellers who have helped get the word out about this exciting next chapter. Read through the following articles to see the progress of our story or visit our social media pages for updates of the process. Hunger Coalition proceeds with $6 million development — Idaho Mountain Express, May 20, …
Radical change is only possible with the support of our community. Thank you to the following donors who are investing in a stronger foundation and a more food secure future for local families. We are tremendously proud of our Board of Director’s collective commitment at the $1,000,000 level. $1,500,000+ Anonymous (1) $1,000,000 – $1,499,999 Anonymous …
Lynea Petty, food production manager, shares Bloom Community Farm progress and how to prepare for the summer ahead. Hopefully you are enjoying a few fresh veggies from your gardens; we are! Arugula, mixed lettuce, baby turnips, radishes, baby bok choy, and green onions should all be complimenting your still sprouting asparagus right now. And if …
Since the COVID-19 outbreak hit town and increased the need for emergency food threefold, you stepped up to ensure everyone in our community has the food they need to persevere. A million times thanks to the businesses, individuals, and groups who have donated to our emergency response. *COVID-19 Gifts given between March 16th 2020 and …
Lynea Petty, food production manager, shares some tips and tricks for gardening in the mountains in May. Well it sure got hot fast! We are about two weeks ahead on our planting schedule. We still need to watch for frost, but it sure has been satisfying to harvest first arugula leaves and radishes. However, the …
Lynea Petty, food production manager, and our farm team have been hard at work to ensure The Hunger Coalition will still be able to provide harvest fresh food to local families this summer despite the COVID-19 outbreak. She shares her wisdom below to help us all cultivate a healthy harvest this year. From Lynea:It sure feels good to be …
DISTANCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER If we are to see this crisis through and keep providing food for vulnerable families in Blaine County, everyone needs to do their part in staying safe, healthy, and eliminating risk for our neighbors. The Hunger Coalition is committed to taking every measure possible to flatten the curve and mitigate …
The Hunger Coalition Opposes Proposed Federal Rule to Roll Back Nutrition Standards Bellevue, Idaho, March 6, 2020 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a proposed regulation that would rollback important aspects of the current school meal nutrition standards and significantly unravel the progress made under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. …
By Lynea Petty, food production manager We are itching to begin plant starts this month! Here is what we will do each week, and remember to start about 15-20% more seed than you want. Reminder – all of the seeds this month will be seeded in soil (trays, pots, etc.) and live in a heated greenhouse. …
In November 2019, The Hunger Coalition purchased a property where together, we will build a bold, new solution to hunger. We’re moving across the street from our current headquarters into a 13,000 sf building on four acres; a place where someday people from all walks of life can engage in a fresh approach to food …
The holidays are past, but I feel similar anticipation as we await spring and make wish lists of plants we’d like to grow. This month, we ordered seeds for both the Bloom Farm and the Hope Garden. We mostly order from Johnny’s Selected Seeds, and the occasional item from Idaho-based Snake River Cooperative. We will …
What an enjoya-bowl afternoon — thanks to everyone who turned out to this year’s Empty Bowls luncheon and helped raise a record $8,710! There’s just nothing sweeter than the coming together of good food, good art, and good people on behalf of a good cause. Thank you to all of the volunteers, attendees, and to Boulder Mountain Clayworks and Presbyterian …
The Hunger Coalition’s 2020 Annual Goals Access Provide Food Access to 18% of the Blaine County population or 4,000 people, ensuring everyone has access to the healthy food they deserve. Work with partners and schools to provide 25 safe, stigma-free access points of healthy food through our Children’s Food Programs. Ensure 100% of parents who …
We hope to see you at the 10th annual Empty Bowls event to enjoy great food and great art on behalf of The Hunger Coalition. Purchase a handmade ceramic bowl for $20 (or $10 for children 10 and under) and fill it with generous helpings of soup, chili, salad, bread, and dessert made by local …
Watch the world premiere of the video below and make a gift to join Jeff, Vicki, and Tania as they lead us into the future of food security. If you give today, your gift will be doubled by the Heart of Gold – SPUR Community Foundation! 1 in 3 local people struggle to afford good …
Good food provides security, even in total chaos. Harness the power of good food to ensure Jeff and thousands of local people don’t have to worry whether they’ll eat tomorrow with a gift. Click here to give and your gift will be doubled by the Heart of Gold – SPUR Community Foundation Challenge Grant.
The great Bekka Mongeau captured the festivities at our potluck party last month. Thank you Bekka and to everyone who turned out to celebrate our progress and look to the road ahead.
