Rising food prices, continued supply chain disruptions and the end of pandemic-related federal emergency support programs are affecting the charitable food system as well as nearly a quarter of a million people in Hawai‘i who are facing hunger. This includes one in four keiki – making Hawai‘i the state with the second highest rate of child food insecurity in the United States.
To help end food insecurity and provide nourishment to families and individuals across the country, Walmart and Sam’s Club have launched their 10th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. In partnership with Walmart customers, Sam’s Club members, suppliers and associates, the campaign aims to help people who experience food insecurity in Hawaiʻi gain access to the food and resources they need to thrive.
One of the largest annual cause marketing campaigns, Fight Hunger. Spark Change. has generated more than $165 million for the Feeding America network of food banks since its inception in 2014, including Hawaiʻi Foodbank on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i, Maui Food Bank and The Food Basket on Hawaiʻi Island.