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.
Continue readingSorting and Serving with Compassion
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.
Continue readingFight Hunger. Spark Change. Celebrates Its 10th Year
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.
Continue readingFarm to Families: Kahumana Farms
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.
Continue readingMatson Increases Support for Local Food Banks to $10 Million
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.
Continue readingThe Truth About Canned Food: 3 Myths Cracked Open
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.
Continue reading5 Food Waste Tips for the Holidays
Amid the bustle of the holiday season, planning a family gathering can already be hard enough. The last thing we need to worry about is all the holiday leftovers. But, unfortunately, food waste this time of year can be a big problem.
Continue reading‘Iniki Remembered
When Hurricane ‘Iniki visited Kaua‘i in 1992, it changed everything and left behind the worst disaster in the history of the State of Hawai‘i. 30 years later, the memories of the storm remain fresh — but the lessons carry Hawai‘i Foodbank’s mission forward as an essential emergency relief organization.
Continue reading5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home
April is Food Waste Awareness Month — a time to reflect on our impact as consumers and work toward solutions to this major issue. This month, we challenge you to find new ways to reduce the amount of food waste you produce.
Continue readingTogether, Under One Roof
For a lot of families, the holidays are of one those special occasions when several generations come together, talk story and gather around the dinner table. Here in Hawai‘i, though, the idea of seeing multiple generations under one roof isn’t reserved for just the holidays.
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