Sparking Change: Diane’s Story

Diane Keeler Walmart Fight Hunger. Spark Change.

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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Sorting 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.

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Farm 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.

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5 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.

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‘Iniki Remembered

Hurricane Iniki

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.

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5 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.

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Together, 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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