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.
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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.
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.
Continue readingOperating with Compassion
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.
Continue readingNo One Should Have to Choose to Go Hungry
Imagine having to make the choice between buying food for your family or other crucial needs. Due to Hawai‘i’s high cost of living, many hardworking residents are forced to do this. No one should be in the position to have to make a choice to go hungry.
Continue readingThe Family That Volunteers Together
There’s nothing quite like the bond between a mother and her son. For Erin Leake and her 14-year-old son Jaevyn Navarro, it’s a bond that continues to inspire. The mother-son duo have been a staple at Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i volunteer events.
Continue reading32nd Annual Food Drive Day Goes Virtual
After careful consideration, Food Drive Day will move to a virtual platform in an effort to help mitigate the recent COVID-19 surge. In lieu of hosting its physical food collection sites, Hawaii Foodbank is providing a variety of ways to help online.
Continue readingFeeding Our Future: Iliana’s Story
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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