The Hunger Coalition
Building Community Through Food
It’s Volunteer Appreciation Month and we have an endless amount of appreciating to do for our incredible team of volunteers. Please join us in celebrating all the wonderful volunteers in our lives. FARM HANDS KAREN DALEY Mindy Rider, food production supervisor said, “Karen has volunteered consistently with our farm program since she moved here in 2020. Along with being …
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 …
It is an honor to work with reporters 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!
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 …
*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 …
The Safe Communities Resolution was developed by local advocate, Luis Lecanda to end collaboration between local police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Safe Communities Resolution falls directly in line with the mission, vision and values of The Hunger Coalition, and will help make our community more safe and inclusive as a whole. …
Unity begins with You. Unity is our only way forward in crisis. The brightest light since the pandemic hit has been the outpouring of support from you and thousands of your neighbors. Whether in egg cartons or grocery bags, gifts from $1 to $100,000, a community united in support of food justice is our only …
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 …
By Lynea Petty, Food Production Manager Whew! First things first – just like the vegetables need more water in these temperatures, so do you! Stay hydrated and keep yourself sun protected! Out at Bloom Farm, we are harvesting what I like to call ‘all the heavy stuff’. This means: potatoes, summer squash, green beans, cucumbers, …
By Lynea Petty, Food Production Manager Summer is here and I am late with this post! Out at Bloom Farm, we are harvesting lots and also continue to notice the difference between in-town Hailey growing, versus Quigley Canyon growing. Point being: what I write here is simply a guideline, and you will notice variations depending …
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 …
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 …
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 Hunger Coalition’s 2019 Annual Goals Access Increase Food Access to 20% of the Blaine County population or 4,000 people, ensuring everyone has access to the healthy food they deserve. (FINAL: 4,044 people) Work with partners and schools to provide 25 safe, stigma-free access points of healthy food through our Children’s Food Programs. (FINAL: 28 …
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 …
