The Hunger Coalition strives to build a healthy community by growing access to good food and by addressing the root causes of food insecurity with key partners.
Bellevue, Idaho
Joined June 2011
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Our 5th/6th class volunteered @5BHunger Community Center. They helped prep for Thursday’s community meal, worked in the greenhouse, & stocked shelves. At Syringa, we prioritize helping out the community in any way that we can. Thanks @thehungercoalition for your partnership!
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“Empty Bowls is a great way to give back to our community over the shared joy of a good meal,” said Mary Fauth, executive director of Blaine County Charitable Fund. “This event raises critical funds that go directly back into our community." mtexpress.com/arts_and_event…
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Do Good Fund: Zero Hunger supports organizations that are working to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture across the globe. Visit dogoodpoints.com/fund/zero-h… to provide life-changing aid this Thanksgiving.
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I’m visiting this morning with Brooke McKenna of The Hunger Coalition @5BHunger and we’re talking about the fate of hundreds of Peruvian families, new to #Idaho and facing a not-so-new dilemma @Ketchum_Idaho boisestatepublicradio.org/ne…
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“Credit for this goes above all to Reclaim Idaho, who got the Quality Education Act on the ballot, producing enough political pressure to break through the logjam that has long failed Idaho’s children.” #idpol
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The Hunger Coalition retweeted
The donation—a sizable increase from the $175,000 contribution made in 2021—is one of the biggest donations made to @5BHunger, organizers said.
“A donation of this size is absolutely transformational,” said Krista Felton.
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The Hunger Coalition retweeted
In the Idaho resort area of Sun Valley, there are so few housing options that many workers are resorting to garages, campers and tents. The housing shortfall is now threatening to paralyze what had been a thriving economy and cherished sense of community. nyti.ms/3PTqLnx
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Today, around 500 California farmworkers set out on a 24-day march for voting rights. They're expected to travel from Delano to Sacramento, the state’s capital, in 24 days.
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The Hunger Coalition retweeted
The new depths of the housing crisis around Sun Valley:
—A school principal lives in an industrial building
—A business owner lives in a box truck
—A YMCA leader lives in a camper
—A family lives in a garage
—Firefighters seek donations for their housing
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The Hunger Coalition retweeted
Enjoyed being a judge for the Hunger Coalition’s inaugural Mole Fest alongside Bellevue Mayor Kathryn Goldman. Nice to see Eye on Sun Valley journalist Luis Lecanda & many others frm the community who made the event a success. Thank you Coordinator & City Councilor Jenni Rangel!
The Hunger Coalition retweeted
State-level earned income tax credits can make a real differences for families of modest incomes. .@emdragon12 of @PoderofID explored this topic in depth here.
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The Hunger Coalition retweeted
“So long as the runs are groomed and the rooms are clean, it’s hard for a part-time population to really see the struggle of our teachers, housekeepers, waitstaff and more,” said Kristin McMahon, communications supervisor at The Hunger Coalition. mtexpress.com/news/blaine_co…
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They told me to call you on.forbes.com/6014KzpYk Sponsored by @5BHunger
The Hunger Coalition retweeted
"The root cause is poverty and poverty’s root causes are systemic cultural and legal barriers such as race, class, gender, ability and more. These barriers limit opportunity and eliminate options for prosperity for broad sections of society."
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#MLKDay is a day of service: We're serving our communities by protecting our #freedomtovote. Sign the petition today and tell the Senate to #DeliverForVotingRights. bit.ly/3ftv7B8
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Two sides to every holiday on.forbes.com/6014JAE3i Sponsored by @5BHunger
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Forging a path beyond the plate on.forbes.com/6010JAETr Sponsored by @5BHunger
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"We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Power Engineers,” said Krista Felton, development manager for @5BHunger. “This generous gift comes at a critical time when locals are experiencing food insecurity at a historic rate." mtexpress.com/wood_river_jou…
The Hunger Coalition retweeted
As we close out 2021, we want to say Thank You to all our clients, staff, and partners, so we're are donating to two charities in your honor. Happy Holidays and Here's to 2022!
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