Each new year, people embrace a newfound optimism in their ability to do better. Perhaps this year, we can incorporate resolutions that give back to our community as a whole. Here are five resolutions you can make this year that will help nourish our ‘ohana.

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1 in 4 keiki in Hawai‘i struggle with hunger. For their parents, the perfect gift starts with having enough food on the table for their entire family to eat. Giving their children everything begins with providing them with enough food to grow and thrive today.

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Over the years, Hawaiʻi Foodbank has endured multiple natural disasters and learned many valuable lessons about recovery, resilience and the importance of being prepared. But, what does being prepared for hurricane season look like?

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

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When COVID-19 hit, many performing artists found themselves cut off from the human connection that their artistic livelihoods thrive upon. For opera director Omer Ben Seadia, however, the pandemic set the stage to connect with her community in an entirely new way.

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Iliana is seven years old, and she has big dreams of becoming a doctor when she grows up. During the summer, Iliana and her younger brother get their lunches from a nearby summer meal program — helping provide fuel for the day and their future.

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Marcus Mariota’s compassion for his community goes deep. Throughout his career, the Honolulu-born quarterback has displayed an unwavering affinity for giving back. This year, he revealed his passion beyond the game by wearing his heart on his feet for Hawaii’s hungry keiki.

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For fitness professionals like Cari, COVID-19 was quickly proving to be the biggest disruption the industry had ever faced. Despite being idled, Cari and her team at UFC Gym in Waikele used the hardships to set in motion positive change.

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This year, it’s a holiday season like no other. COVID-19 is forcing many people to rethink their holiday traditions. As most households are struggling to determine what a safe family gathering will look this year, thousands more are grappling with the realities of hunger for first time in their lives.

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For years, Ferdinand made the drive from Waipahu to Kapolei, working as a housekeeper in the hospitality industry. But after tourism shut down in response to COVID-19, Ferdinand was furloughed. The other members of his household — all hotel workers — were also out of work.

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