The Hunger Coalition
Building Community Through Food
*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 …
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.
Wages in Blaine County have cratered, according to the Idaho Mountain Express, while the cost of living continues to soar. Along with personal challenges like medical bills, childcare, car repair, or sudden loss of a loved one, 38% of local people are considered food-insecure or one crisis away from it. In our community, the deck …
Dear Friends, With June comes the start of our favorite programs: programs designed not only to distribute food, but to bring us together as neighbors. To blur the lines between our backgrounds and bank accounts and unite us over the shared joy of delicious meals. Lately, we’ve been learning how we can come together to take our …
Maryanna está orgullosa de Bloom Community Farm. “Cuando comenzamos, esto era pura yerba y suciedad”, sonríe. Mientras habla, las filas de repollo, col rizada, zanahorias, remolachas, cebollas, tomates y pimientos ilustran cuánto está creciendo. Antes de su pasantía en Bloom Youth Project, la familia de Maryanna apareció en nuestra serie de historias Food for Thought. …
In 2003, founder, Tom Iselin enlisted a scrappy, selfless team of volunteers to create a more concentrated solution to hunger in Blaine County. For a few years we collected and distributed food to families via community partners on a shoestring budget. Over time, we evolved into a choice based food pantry headquartered in …
In 2016, we broke ground on Bloom Farm and hit the road with Bloom Truck. By 2017, Bloom Youth Project, Volunteer for Veggies, and a stronger Summer Food Program took flight. These programs complement our traditional food support programs to provide a more comprehensive solution to hunger in Blaine County. Our dreams were being …
