Hawai‘i Foodbank

👀 ICYMI: Cait Dale, director of community giving, joined Kainoa Carlson on HI Now to talk story about Food Drive Day. We'll be set up across the island, so come out and see us this weekend!

Mahalo to our friends at Hawaii News Now for their longtime sponsorship and for helping spread the word on Food Drive Day. 🫶

Help Hawai’i Foodbank nourish local families, keiki and kūpuna on Food Drive Day Hawai‘i Foodbank’s 35th annual Food Drive Day takes place Saturday, Aug. 24. his year’s Food Drive Day campaign is dedicated to raising funds for fresh produce. That means your support will help improve access to healthy food for the most vulnerable in our communities.

1 in 3 households in Hawai‘i continue to struggle with hunger daily. And for many families, fresh fruits and vegetables are the first items to fall off their grocery lists. 🍊🥬 More than one quarter of the food Hawai‘i Foodbank distributes is fresh, healthy produce — and you can help us provide even more.

When you give now through Food Drive Day on Aug. 24, our partners at First Hawaiian Bank will generously match your gift up to $50,000. Not only that, you’ll also be automatically entered to win four (4) General Admission tickets to Honolulu Magazine’s Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard. 🎟️

Food Drive Day $50,000 Match Opportunity & Sweepstakes Help Hawai‘i Foodbank provide local families with more nutritious meals. Donate to support Food Drive Day, and our partners at First Hawaiian Bank will double your impact up to $50,000.

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the catastrophic wildfires took place on Maui. So much has happened in that time, and we wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect and honor all those impacted by the painful events.

It was incredibly humbling to work alongside Maui Food Bank and so many other partners and community members during the response efforts. In disasters, necessity and a shared sense of service bring people together in unprecedented ways.

At Hawai‘i Foodbank, we get to see the best of humanity, people helping people through some of our darkest times. Through blue skies and gray, our community’s aloha always shines through.

🔗 Visit our Hunger Blog to read the full message from Amy Marvin, our president and CEO.

Maui: One Year Later The Maui wildfires taught us many lessons, and while we continue on a challenging journey to recovery, the wildfire response has strengthened partnerships that will bring long-term change.

1 in 3 households in Hawai‘i continue to struggle with hunger daily. And for many families, fresh produce is the first thing to fall off their grocery lists.

🍊🥬 Hawai‘i Foodbank is committed to being the healthy option for those experiencing hunger — and this Food Drive Day, Aug. 24, you can help provide local families with the nutritious food we all deserve.

Visit https://FoodDriveDay.org to learn more.

Food Drive Day - Hawaiʻi Foodbank Join us on Saturday, Aug. 24, for Food Drive Day. Donations will support the purchase of nutritious fruits and vegetables for local families.

Nourishing Neighbors turns 10 today! A lot of you may be familiar with the convenient check-out program at our local Safeway locations – which makes it easy for shoppers to make a donation in support of their local food bank.

At Hawai‘i Foodbank, donations help provide keiki, adults, kūpuna and families with the essential nutrition we all need to thrive. 🧡

A huge mahalo to our partners, Safeway and the Albertsons Foundation, for their enduring support – as well as the delightful cake that made today even sweeter. 🎂

Today is ! We’re standing with Comic Relief US to help build healthy futures for our keiki in Hawai‘i and across the globe. 🧡

Mahalo to partners like Red Nose Day and Feeding America for helping us put meals on plates and smiles on children’s faces. We are grateful to be a recipient of their Child Hunger Grant, which helps support our local Food 4 Keiki programs.

Join us today in making a difference — every bit helps!

📬 From your mailbox to your local letter carrier to our warehouse full of hundreds of volunteers — Stamp Out Hunger is the nation’s largest all-volunteer, single-day food collection effort. 🤝 And we’re just one day away!

There are three easy ways to get involved:

💌 Make a monetary donation (see link below). This is the quickest and easiest way to help!

🎶 Join hundreds of volunteers at our warehouse to sort donations while vibing out to the entertainment of 93.9 The Beat Honolulu and Romeo Valentine!

🥫 Leave a bag of nonperishable food next to your mailbox this Saturday, and your letter carrier will take care of the rest!

No matter how you give, all donations from Stamp Out Hunger will help provide food for local families facing hunger. We are incredibly grateful for your support and all our local partners who help make this event happen.

Join Hawai‘i Foodbank for Stamp Out Hunger, 5/11 Help nourish our ‘ohana by making a donation today or leaving non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox on Saturday, May 11.

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We’d like to extend a heartfelt mahalo to all our amazing volunteers for your continuous dedication and support. Your efforts are essential in helping us nourish our ʻohana today and end hunger tomorrow. We couldn’t do this without you — thank you for being the heart of our community! 🙏

The 20th annual Waikiki SPAM JAM will be held Saturday, April 27. In honor of the festival’s anniversary and its long-standing support of Hawai‘i Foodbank, our friends at the SJ Foundation and Alaska Airlines have come together for a special $35,000 SPAM JAM® Match Opportunity.

That means every dollar you give today will be DOUBLED, dollar for dollar, to help provide twice as much food for keiki, kūpuna and families facing hunger.

✈️ Make your gift before the event and you’ll also be entered for a chance to win two (2) roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines.

To donate and enter to win, visit:

SPAM JAM® $35,000 Match Opportunity & Sweepstakes Donate now to double your gift and be entered for a chance to win two (2) roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines.

🌟 Please join us in supporting Hawai‘i’s keiki! 🌟

In Hawai‘i, 1 in 4 keiki struggle with hunger, and many families rely on school lunches as a consistent source of food. To help, Foodland - Hawaii has launched Project Keiki to support the efforts of our Food Bank Hui statewide and help provide more nutritious food to children when school is not in session.

One easy way to give is to purchase these fun and beautifully crafted Pin Pals at your nearest Foodland! 💯 of proceeds will support Project Keiki. Our staff loves them! 😄

Other Ways to Give:
✅ Donate $5 at checkout.
✅ Round up your purchase.
✅ Donate your change.
✅ Donate 250 Maika‘i points to equal a $5 donation.

All donations will remain on the island on which they were collected to provide local keiki with the nourishment we all need to thrive. 🥦🍎

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Meet Kaui Sana, the dedicated farm manager at MAʻO Organic Farms, whose deep-rooted connection to ancestry and land is forging paths toward community empowerment.

Through their involvement with Mākeke Farmers, MA‘O has teamed up with our agency partners Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center and ‘Elepaio Social Services to bring more fresh produce to the Wai‘anae community. This initiative is part of ‘Elepaio’s produce subscription program, funded with support from Feeding America.

Tap the link to explore how tradition and agriculture intertwine to cultivate change: https://hawaiifoodbank.org/2024/03/kaui-sana/

Connection to Community: Kaui’s Story Kaui Sana’s connection to ancestry and land is helping to address systemic inequities and develop community-led solutions.

At Hawaiʻi Foodbank, we're committed to delivering fresh, healthy produce to our community. We've partnered with local farms to support our hard-working farmers and nourish our ʻohana with the best locally grown products. These photos capture a beautiful day spent at Aloun Farms. 🌺

A heartfelt mahalo to First Hawaiian Bank employees and retirees for their generous donation of $51,638 to Hawai‘i Foodbank through their recent Kokua Mai Employee Giving Campaign. This gift will help further our mission to nourish our ‘ohana today as we work with our partners across the state to end hunger tomorrow.

With 1 and 6 Hawaiʻi residents, and 1 in 4 keiki continuing to struggle with hunger, this gift will help provide food for more than 110,000 nourishing meals to keiki, kūpuna and families facing food insecurity. We continue to be amazed by the First Hawaiian Bank ‘ohana and their commitment to strengthenng our island communities for over 165 years. 🙏🧡

Tables for Great Chefs® Fight Hunger are officially sold out. But thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, we are thrilled to announce a 2X Match Opportunity in honor of this year's event.

Every $1 donated will now provide food for 4 nourishing meals when you give by March 9.

2X Match Opportunity - Double Your Donation You have the power to DOUBLE your impact, thanks to a generous $50,000 Match Opportunity in honor of this year’s Great Chefs® Fight Hunger. Every $1 donated will now provide food for 4 nourishing meals when you give by March 9.

Another colorful and juicy collection of assorted fruits and veggies at our warehouse, ready to be delivered to our community. 🍎🥦

Did you know that 1/4 of the food we distribute is fresh produce? We strive to provide nutritious and fresh food to every member of our ‘ohana. Together, we can all thrive! 🧡

Exciting News! 🌟

We’ve expanded our volunteer opportunities with 2 extra shifts on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

Plus, we’re also introducing regular Saturday shifts from 8 to 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s the ideal way to spend your weekend – not only bonding with your friends, family and coworkers but also making a difference in our community.

It’s once again, and this week we’re spotlighting ‘ulu! A tree fruit native to many Polynesian cultures, this local produce dazzles with its starchy goodness and distinctive bumpy green skin. 🌱

Versatile in the kitchen, it can replace potatoes and other starchy veggies in many recipes. What do you think about ‘ulu’s unique taste? Share your thoughts or favorite recipes in the comments! 🍴🧡

🌺 Calling all members of our ʻohana: Join us at our warehouse! We're in urgent need of volunteers for food sorting shifts from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. or 9 a.m. to noon.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ages 8 to 15 must volunteer with an adult (18+), and volunteers 16 and older can volunteer independently. 🙌

📝 Ready to make a difference? Sign up at HawaiiFoodbank.org/volunteer or email us at [email protected] for more details.

Together, let's nourish our community! 💪

Join our team! We are currently looking for a talented and passionate individual to join our team as Director of Advocacy.

This role will provide strategic leadership, as well as day-to-day support for all aspects of our advocacy program, including collaborating with various community stakeholders to advocate for funding for anti-hunger, anti-poverty, and health equity initiatives at the county, state and federal levels.

At Hawai‘i Foodbank, we're committed to nourishing our ‘ohana and a terrific workplace. Visit our website and apply today!

Career Opportunities Join our team! We are currently looking for a talented and passionate individuals to join our Hawai‘i Foodbank ‘ohana. Apply today!

Happy Aloha ! 🍌🍈 Feast your eyes on these fruit gems from our warehouse! Over a quarter of the food we deliver is fresh produce, and we’re dedicated to increasing that number for our ‘ohana. 📈🧡

Which team are you on? Team Papaya, Team Lime, Team Banana or Team Everything? 🤔✨ Let us know in the comments below!

🌟 Happy New Year from Hawaiʻi Foodbank! 🎉 As we step into the new year, let’s unite and make a commitment to a hunger-free ʻohana. 🍽️✨

This magical shot was captured by our staff member Kaipo (). Mahalo for this incredible capture! 🧡

The holidays are the perfect time to reflect and give thanks. At Hawai‘i Foodbank, we are incredibly thankful for all you do to bring hope and dignity to members of ‘ohana facing hunger. Your kindness over the past year has helped provide food for nearly 15 million meals. Thank you for sharing the gift of nourishment and hope with thousands of keiki, kūpuna, families and individuals all across Hawai‘i.

We extend our deepest appreciation for strengthening our mission, and we look forward to expanding our impact together.

✨🙏 From our ‘ohana to yours – may your season be full of health, happiness, warmth and aloha.

Looking to make a difference this holiday season with your family? 🤝🎄 Volunteer with us at Hawai’i Foodbank. Whether you volunteer at our warehouse or with an agency partner, there are plenty of ways to get involved and make a lasting impact – together. 🙌

🔗 Link in bio to sign up.