Stories

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.

A letter to the editor prepared by The Hunger Coalition & The Alliance of Idaho We are standing up for fundamental American principles of fairness and justice in support of our immigrant and refugee friends, neighbors, and co-workers. The United States is a nation of immigrants, both voluntary and involuntary, and recognizing this fact, we […]

Big goals are our North Star. Goals help turn our wildest dreams into action to ensure we have a lasting impact on our community.  Check out our goals for 2019 and join us to accomplish all we set out to do.  Access Increase Food Access to 20% of the Blaine County population or 4,000 people, ensuring everyone has access to the healthy […]

What an incredi-bowl success! 300 people turned out to Empty Bowls and raised $6,670 to start 2019 on the right foot – one that’s moving toward food justice in Blaine County. Thank you to all of the volunteers, attendees, and to Boulder Mountain Clayworks and Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, as well as the following restaurants and chefs for making such a lovely afternoon […]

Join us for the 9th Annual Empty Bowls Event on Sunday, January 20th. Boulder Mountain Clayworks, The Hunger Coalition, and the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood are hosting the 9th Annual Empty Bowls event on Sunday, January 20 from 12 noon – 2 pm at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood. During this […]

2018 was a pivotal year in the food justice movement. We’re thrilled to present the top 10 ways you helped move our community toward a healthier, happier tomorrow. None of this work, these happy stories, or encouraging stats would be possible without the generosity of our donors. You answered our year-end matching gift challenge to the […]

ISSUED: December 17, 2018 At The Hunger Coalition, our mission is to build a healthy community through access to good food and address the root causes of food insecurity in collaboration with key partners. In support of our mission and on behalf of the community we serve, The Hunger Coalition strongly opposed the steep budget […]

When we first heard about Bloom, we were excited to try it out. Bloom Truck has a fun learning activity in addition to food and books every week and my kids just love that. What I love most about the program is The Hunger Coalition grows all the vegetables they can locally and they don’t […]

 Teo’s story is of roots, of rock, and of resilience. This tale of courage and determination against all odds will renew your faith in humanity and make you wanna hold your loved ones a little closer. With the help of good food and the places where good food grows, Teo faced the impossible.  Watch […]

Assistant @ The Oasis in Bellevue End of Life Caregiver Dog Dad to Pickle and Gabe I moved up here when I was six years old from Boise to Picabo. It’s a beautiful little place. My father was the manager over at the old granary before it burned and my mother was the maid at […]

The mission of The Hunger Coalition is to build a healthy community through access to good food and address the root causes of food insecurity in collaboration with key partners.  The Hunger Coalition is very concerned that the Trump Administration has proposed substantial changes to longstanding “public charge” rules which would be harmful to many […]

Starting Wednesday, November 13 Women’s Group is all new! New hours! New location! New activities! Join this fun group of ladies from all walks of life to paint, cook, knit, and whatever else strikes their fancy this winter 🍲✨👩🏾‍🎨 Thank you, Flourish Foundation for sharing your space to make this program possible. Empezando mañana ¡Grupo de mujeres […]

In 2015, we conducted a thorough investigation of food in Blaine County. Learn more in the following report:  

Your Voice Matters!!! The mid-term elections are on November 6th. Many local and state elections will be on the ballot. This is your right as a citizen to get involved and VOTE! If you haven’t registered, you can register on November 6th using an Idaho ID and proof of physical residency. LET’S RALLY AND VOTE […]

In September, we celebrated the amazing members of our Good Food Community. Volunteers, donors, and participants came together over good food, drinks, games, and tours between the beautiful rows of The Hope Garden. Oh what a night! Extra special thanks to the following folks for making the party extra special: Sound System by Andy Ferguson […]

Join us Tuesday for a fun night at The Hope Garden! You are instrumental to the local food justice movement. Please join us so we can tip our hat to you for all that you do to ensure everyone in our community has access to good food. Enjoy snacks, drinks (FREE BEER thanks to Sawtooth […]

A coalition of local nonprofits is pleased to present… An extraordinary opportunity for our community to come together and talk about racism as it relates to each of us and the role we might play in the problem. A coalition of local organizations and schools in Blaine County have come together to bring you an […]

There’s not always a clear line between those who help and those who need help. Aaron is involved with The Hunger Coalition for several reasons. He’s made a life commitment to giving back. He’s strengthening his resume. He loves to cook. He loves to garden. And from time to time, he needs some help.  In […]

Maryanna is proud of Bloom Community Farm. “When we first started, this was all weeds and dirt,” she grins. As she talks, the sweeping rows of cabbage, kale, carrots, beets, onions, tomatoes, and peppers illustrate how much she’s growing. Prior to her Bloom Youth Project internship, Maryanna’s family was featured in our Food for Thought […]