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Foundation History

2023

JANUARY
Board of directors approves expansion of the Hungry Heart Foundation's mission statement, to include providing assistance to children in forms of school supplies, clothing, or other supplies supporting the children's basic human needs, to address the community's broader needs in more holistic ways to ensure that the children supported by the Foundation are not only fed, but also clothed and supplied well to succeed in school and life. 

2020

JANUARY
Hungry Hearts Foundation (HHF) was featured on Warm 106.9 and other radio
stations during the "Spotlight" series interviews of community leaders.

2019

DECEMBER
HHF receives continued support from Walmart Marysville's grant.
HHF ends year with record revenue and record number of children supported.
HHF currently servicing 217 kids.

SEPTEMBER
The foundation starts weekly services in September for 135 children.

OCTOBER
Hungry Hearts Foundation receives $10,000 donation from Lake Stevens TJMaxx's grand opening.
HHF’s community impact is recognized by Tulalip Tribes.

NOVEMBER
HHF 1st Annual "Friday Night ~ Take a Bite Out of Childhood Hunger"
Fundraiser Event a huge success!

AUGUST
The foundation hosts the "Back to School Event" and works in collaboration with the
Lake Stevens Calvary Church, local organizations & businesses, and community
to provide school supplies for 140 kids.
HHF collaborates with Snohomish Conservation District's Gleaning
opportunities with fresh potatoes, blueberries and corn.

JUNE
Everett Chorale hosts "Will Sing for Food" concert event to benefit HHF.
Lake Stevens Rotary Club continues to support HHF's efforts.

APRIL
The foundation receives $5,000 Grant from Tulalip Cares.
Keller William's Novak Team hosts Bunnies & Brew for HHF.

FEBRUARY
Yelp's First Burstday Celebration includes the Hungry Hearts Foundation.

2018

DECEMBER
The Foundation receives grants from Walmart Marysville and Tulalip stores.

NOVEMBER
HHF receives $7,500 Nysether Grant.

JULY
HHF expands its storage/packing capacity by leasing studio to accommodate
the addition of Stevens Creek ECAP Preschool kids and new Elementary School.

JUNE
Summer Lunch Program continues with Lake Stevens School District and
partnership with Lake Stevens Target.
Lake Stevens Rotary Club donates $10,000 & Refrigeration equipment to
support drastic growth.

JANUARY
HHF extends efforts and aid regionally; offers aid to help additional 150+
kids in Sky Valley.
HHF efforts in Sky Valley featured in The Monroe Monitor April.
HHF passes milestone of 200 children supported directly, 150 indirectly.

2017

JUNE
HHF helps with Summer school lunches with Lake Stevens Target.

SEPTEMBER
HHF Sends 3000 meals worth of humanitarian aid to Houston Food Bank, post
hurricane Harvey.

2016

OCTOBER
HHF is nominated by the community for King 5’s Best of Western Washington
award in the charity division.


JULY
HHF growth and success story featured in Everett’s The Herald newspaper.

JUNE
HHF continues its partnership with the Lake Stevens School District and
Lake Stevens Target to feed kids during the summer months.
Half-Price Books Stores continues to donate books to encourage kids to read during the summer months.

2015

NOVEMBER
HHF is featured in the Lake Stevens Ledger. 

OCTOBER
The HHF creates a new website, logo, and starts accepting donations online for the first time.

SEPTEMBER
The HHF receives the official 501(c)3 approval letter and becomes a tax-exempt charitable organization.

MAY
Lil' Hungry Hearts creates a board of directors and is incorporated in WA under the new name Hungry Hearts Foundation (HHF).

2014

AUGUST
LHH volunteers continue to support the SLP and 2,674 meals were served to kids this summer.

JUNE
LHH hands out over 3,000 backpacks to over 123 kids from 83 families during the school year.

2013

AUGUST
LHH volunteers assist at the SLP which served over 2,670 meals during the 9 weeks.

JUNE
LHH packed 3,000 weekend bags for approximately 122 kids from over 76 families during the school year.

2012

SEPTEMBER
LHH now serves all 10 schools in the Lake Stevens School District. 
LHH moved to portable at Lake Stevens Middle School.


JUNE
First time Summer Lunch Program offered at Hillcrest Elementary. 1,773 meals were served.

MAY
LHH partnered with the Lake Stevens Family Center, using their non-profit status for donation purposes.

APRIL
Six more schools in the Lake Stevens School District join LHH.

2011

JUNE
16 children were fed for the entire school year.

NOVEMBER
Holiday food drive helped pack over 2000 backpacks of food for 89 kids during the school year.

2010

SEPTEMBER
Three more elementary schools joined LHH.

AUGUST
Kick-off Food Drive for Li’l Hungry Hearts (the organization's first name).

How We Began

When Tammie Enders, a teacher at Glenwood Elementary in Lake Stevens, WA, discovered one of her own students would be without adequate food over winter break, she decided something had to be done. She contacted Anita Caffee, and together they vowed that no child would go hungry at their school. Anita spearheaded the program with hours of research and interviews. In 2010 Glenwood's very own backpack program was born. What was then called Li'l Hungry Hearts, has grown today into the Hungry Hearts Foundation. It is managed and run by an astounding board of directors, which includes local business owners, teachers and parents. The Hungry Hearts Foundation is making it their goal to "take a bite out of childhood hunger" and ensure that "no child is left hungry." Already nine other schools have joined the Hungry Hearts Foundation to reduce and hopefully, one day, eliminate hunger.
View our latest annual report here.

Board Members

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​Executive Director, Chair

Mirza Avdic

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​Vice Chair
Anita Caffee

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​Secretary 
Korrine Gust

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​Treasurer

Melisa Nelson

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​Board Member

Cheryl Buck

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​Board Member

Lisa Cohen

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​Board Member

Tammie Enders

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​Assistant Director/Board Member

Karen Tadio


​Participating Schools

  • Cavelero Mid-High School
  • Glenwood Elementary
  • Highland Elementary
  • Hillcrest Elementary
  • Lake Stevens High School
  • Lake Stevens Middle School
  • Mt. Pilchuck Elementary
  • North Lake Middle School
  • Skyline Elementary
  • Sunnycrest Elementary
  • Stevens Creek Elementary
  • Homelink
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Hungry Hearts Foundation Intro from Hungry Hearts Foundation on Vimeo.

*The Hungry Hearts Foundation is not a School District sponsored event.  School Districts have neither reviewed nor approved the program, personnel, activities, or organizations announced in this medium.  Permission to distribute this info should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement of the program by the school district.  In consideration of the privilege to distribute this info, the school district shall be held harmless from any cause of action or claim arising out of the distribution of this info including all costs, attorney’s fees and judgment or awards.  Although approving distribution of this information, the School Districts do not assume responsibility for the content or activities described herein.