Darcy Buendia

Darcy came to Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) as its very first AmeriCorps member in 2012 and never left — she's spent over a decade building programs that nourish people and build community. Darcy is excited to co-lead the newly formed North Seattle Food Connection into a true community hub where any neighbor can access food, essential services, and genuine human connection.

She is motivated by the passion and compassion of staff as well as the occasional (very occasional) taste test in the Central kitchen. Outside of work, Darcy is an avid vacationer, karaoke lover, and someone who lives for the summer. While she was born & raised in Florida, her deepest roots are in Lake City.