When news spread that Hawaii Foodbank needed healthy and able volunteers, Elijah Dacanay did not hesitate to raise his hand and step in. Knowing his work schedule was about to open up, Elijah signed up to volunteer at the warehouse. And he hasn’t looked back.

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I left the Pop-up Food Distribution full of gratitude and belief. Eight hours and 11,000 steps later, we packed 200,000 pounds of food in 8,000 bags for 4,000 households — incredible numbers that added up to one unforgettable, life-changing experience.

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Following a nationwide search, we are excited to announce Amy Miller as Hawaii Foodbank’s new president & CEO. She brings to the position more than two decades of experience specializing in operations, financial management and fund development.

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It’s hard to imagine it’s been an entire year of living through a global pandemic. Hunger is at its highest level in almost a century, but Hawaiʻi Foodbank is committed to emerging from this crisis stronger and even better positioned to meet the evolving needs.

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Over the course of the last year, COVID-19 has created the “perfect storm” — that rare catastrophe made even worse by the combination of events surrounding it — for many members of our ‘ohana. But at Hawaii Foodbank, we’re reminded that no storm is greater than the strength of Hawaii’s resolve.

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Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, it’s more important than ever that we, as an organization, stand side-by-side with each other and the families we serve – remembering the guiding principles of the late civil rights leader who stood for equality, peace and unity within our communities.

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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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I had the privilege of volunteering at one of Hawaii Foodbank’s Pop-up Food Distributions. I wanted to do my part to give back to my community during this difficult time and was prepared for a long day of physical labor. What I wasn’t prepared for was what my community would give back to me.

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Professional softball player Kamalani Dung has experienced many highs and lows in her life, and she’s grateful for each and every one of them. For the 23-year-old right-hander from Wai‘anae, Hawaii Foodbank’s mission is personal, and she’s ready to pitch in for Hawaii’s hungry communities.

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This time of year, we remember to cherish the traditions that fundamentally shape who we are, and we’re reminded to look back at the past with a grateful heart — even when it is difficult to do so. As we think about fall and traditions here at Hawaii Foodbank, we can’t help but think of ho‘okipa.

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