What does food mean to you? For all of us, food means survival and for many, great joy. It’s essential to good health and connects us as people. It’s beautiful in its simplicity and yet, the issues surrounding food are maddeningly complex. The underlying causes of hunger go beyond an absence of food. Hunger prevails because of […]
Robin DiAngelo, PhD September 12 & 13
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 […]
Authentic Voices Project : Mitch Darrah
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 […]
Aaron’s Story
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’s Story
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 […]
June Newsletter
Change is an essential part of life. It makes way for growth and challenges us to adapt. It is as beautiful as the seasons and as important as human rights victories. The process can be uncomfortable at times but nevertheless, we change in order to move forward. The Hunger Coalition’s transformation began with a radical new solution to hunger and […]
May Newsletter
Community voices can only drive change if someone is listening. We’ve made a special point to pause and listen this year and what we’ve heard has shaped our world. We are listening closely and sharing resources so participants can build the community they envision. Not only have folks who access food helped shape our message, advocacy work, and programs, but have begun to […]
The Community Food Assessment
In 2015, we conducted a thorough investigation of food in Blaine County. Learn more in the following report: