SANDPOINT — For a decade, longtime sushi chef and Sandpoint resident, Junior Solis has been dreaming.

Stuck in the back of his head like a catchy song was the idea for a program that could uplift at-risk youth through the art that he loves, cooking. Inspired by his own personal journey, Solis wanted to give back to the community and help kids struggling like he did find their own path in life.

"The Hoke Poke came about because of the need in our community,” Solis said. “There’s tons of people to help people that are addicts, that have been to prison, but how do we work to prevent that? Having some positive influence in their life can change their lives all together.”

Today, that dream becomes a reality, with the opening of Solis’ food truck, the Hoke Poke, at the Oak Street Food Court.

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