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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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