Hunger Blog 

Diane Keeler, store manager at the Līhuʻe Walmart, finds her spark through volunteering and serving on the advisory board for Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i. Whether at work, in the community or at home, Diane prioritizes taking care of others. No matter the circumstances – she’s just happy to take care.

Hawaiʻi Foodbank volunteer Rina Patel-Jerls sorts each donated product and meal with compassion. For Rina, food is both a basic need and her love language, and she invites others to join her in giving back to our community.

Now in its tenth year, the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign from Walmart and Sam's Club has helped provide food for more than half a million meals to communities in need across Hawai‘i.

Hawaiʻi Foodbank's strategic farm partnership with Kahumana Farms has inspired innovation in meeting the need for fresh foods in underserved communities while supporting sustainability in local agriculture.

Hawai‘i Foodbank has received a commitment from Matson to provide another $5 million in cash and in-kind shipping services to support food banks in Hawai‘i, Alaska and Guam.

Canned foods often get a bad rap. While fresh produce may be ideal, canned goods offer convenience and can actually be just as nutritious as their fresh and frozen counterparts.