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By Luis Campos, Immigration Attorney, The Alliance of Idaho Persecution, we have repeatedly held is an extreme concept that means something considerably more than discrimination or harassment.  – Sharma v Garland in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 20-70238 (2021) Because it is an extreme concept, persecution does not include every sort of treatment our society …

The Hunger Coalition está encantado de organizar nuestro primer Mole Fest anual el 11 de junio para unir culturas en la celebración de este plato. Estamos buscando cinco chefs para competir en esta competencia de Mole. Si desea ser chef, comuníquese con Dolores Vega, supervisora ​​de recursos y defensa, al 208-788-0121 antes del 31 de …

Mole is a Mexican soul food originating in Oaxaca that’s often made of nuts, chili, special herbs and spices. The Hunger Coalition is thrilled to be hosting our first annual MoleFest on June 11 from 4-7 p.m. to bring cultures together in celebration of this dish. Event Details:Open to the public. Five guest judges will vote on five mole …

Take a moment and try to imagine what our community would be like if The Hunger Coalition did not exist. If Jeanne Liston had not quit her steady job fifteen years ago to become the founding Executive Director of a totally volunteer-run nonprofit that operated a small food pantry the size of a large coat closet. …

Longtime Hunger Coalition Volunteer & Legend, Nan Riley, left an impression on everyone she met. Amy, Rachel, Naomi , and Sophie from our team share their favorite memories of our friend… From Amy Mares, warehouse coordinator“Nan was special to me. I miss the days where we would set up the produce case together in the …

It is an honor to work with storytellers locally and nationally to raise awareness of food insecurity in Blaine County, and what The Hunger Coalition is doing to address it. Check out the following links to get the inside scoop of what we’re up to! Two Sides To Every Holiday Where Will We Be In …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …