Friends of Hawaii Charities Inc C/O 141 Hawaii

PARTNERSHIP TO HELP HAWAI'I'S FAMILIES TRANSITION OUT OF POVERTY, TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES IN THEIR CARE FOR KPUNA AND THEIR CAREGIVERS; AND TO INCREASE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN AGES 0-5

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE THE GOLF INDUSTRY AROUND INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE, ENHANCE THE GROWTH OF AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE GAME WORLDWIDE, WHILE PRESERVING GOLF'S TRADITIONAL VALUES AND PASSING THEM ON TO OTHERS.

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE THE GOLF INDUSTRY AROUND INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE, ENHANCE THE GROWTH OF AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE GAME WORLDWIDE, WHILE PRESERVING GOLFS TRADITIONAL VALUES AND PASSING THEM ON TO OTHERS.

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE THE GOLF INDUSTRY AROUND INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE, ENHANCE THE GROWTH OF AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE GAME WORLDWIDE, WHILE PRESERVING GOLFS TRADITIONAL VALUES AND PASSING THEM ON TO OTHERS.

THESE FUNDS WILL BENEFIT BOTH OUR FOOD BANK/FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM AND A COMMUNITY EVENT CALLED AHA PIO THAT BRINGS TOGETHER ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOGETHER TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK THAT EXEMPLIFIES HAWAIIAN VALUES AS SET FORTH BY THE BOARD OF HAWAIIAN EDUCATION. FOR THE FOOD BANK/FOOD PANTRY, $25,000 WILL GO TO PURCHASING OF MOLOKAI-PRODUCED FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION. $5,000 WILL SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENT.

HAWAII FOODBANK'S OHANA PRODUCE PLUS (OPP) PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES DONATED AND PURCHASED FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY PRODUCTS, BAKED GOODS, AND OTHER FOOD TO CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, HOMELESS/HOUSELESS, VETERANS, AND OTHERS IN NEED ON OAHU. TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED, HAWAII FOODBANK RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS $15,000 FROM THE FRIENDS OF HAWAII CHARITIES TO SUPPORT DIRECT DELIVERY OF THE OPP PROGRAM ON OAHU.

COMMON GRACE PROVIDES WEEKLY ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP SERVICES TO PUBLIC SCHOOL ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH ITS THREE PROGRAMS: MALAMA MENTORS, MOHALA MENTORS, AND MAKUA MENTORS. WE ARE REQUESTING FUNDS FOR MALAMA MENTORS TO EXPAND ITS QUALITY MENTORSHIP SERVICES TO AN ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE PEARL CITY-WAIPAHU SCHOOL COMPLEX AREA. THIS NEW PARTNERSHIP WILL SERVE 8-10 HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS AND 8-10 ELEMENTARY MENTEES.

WCC'S TECH SAVVY SENIORS IS PART OF OUR WHOLE-PERSON KUPUNA CARE PROGRAM TO ENSURE SENIORS HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED. ORIGINALLY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19, THIS PROGRAM ENSURES KUPUNA ARE CONNECTED TO CRITICAL RESOURCES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM BY BEING ABLE TO ACCESS AND KNOW HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY. IT INCLUDES AN IPAD LENDING LIBRARY, TECH TRAINING AND CASE MANAGEMENT.

WCC'S TECH SAVVY SENIORS IS PART OF OUR WHOLE-PERSON KUPUNA CARE PROGRAM TO ENSURE SENIORS HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED. ORIGINALLY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19, THIS PROGRAM ENSURES KUPUNA ARE CONNECTED TO CRITICAL RESOURCES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM BY BEING ABLE TO ACCESS AND KNOW HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY. IT INCLUDES AN IPAD LENDING LIBRARY, TECH TRAINING AND CASE MANAGEMENT.

SIBLINGS OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN OFTEN FEEL ISOLATED AND UNIMPORTANT AS ATTENTION BY PARENTS AND OTHERS FOCUS ON THE ILL CHILD. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A FREE 3-DAY CAMP FOR 30 SIBLINGS OF HAWAII'S SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN. THE CAMP WILL ENABLE SIBLINGS TO REDUCE THEIR SENSE OF SOCIAL ISOLATION, INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM AND FOSTER FAMILY COHESION THRU FUN THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES, SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND SAFE EXPRESSION OF THEIR FEELINGS

ALOHA HARVEST'S MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE HUNGER & FOOD WASTE BY RESCUING QUALITY EXCESS FOOD TO FEED HAWAII'S HUNGRY FAMILIES. IN OVER 2 DECADES, WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 30M LBS OF FOOD, WORKING WITH OVER 1,000 DONORS AND NONPROFIT AGENCIES TO HELP THOSE IN NEED. THIS FUNDING REQUEST IS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOR STAFFING AND EQUIPMENT AS WE WORK TO DEVELOP NEW PROGRAMS, EXPAND OUR NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS, & SCALE THE IMPACT OF OUR MISSION.

WE WILL CREATE AN ONLINE COACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR PARENTS. THIS COACHING EXPERIENCE RESPONDS TO PARENTS DESIRE TO BUILD THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES AND PRACTICES TO SUPPORT THEIR YOUNG CHILDRENS ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH THROUGH THE PROCESS OF READING ALOUD TOGETHER AND THE CONVERSATIONS THAT OCCUR THROUGH READING ALOUD. FUNDS FROM FOHC WOULD BE USED TO CREATE THE PARENT-COACHING GUIDE, A CORE ELEMENT.

IHS MEAL PROGRAM PROVIDES TASTY AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO THE HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN SERVED AT IHS EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND SPECIALTY SHELTERS. FOOD INSECURITY HAS NEVER BEEN A GREATER THREAT TO THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THE MOST VULNERABLE HOMELESS PERSONS WE SERVE. YEAR AFTER YEAR, MEAL PROGRAM FUNDING REMAINS SCARCE. GRANT FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR PRODUCING AND SERVING MEALS.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ART CLASSES, YOUTH PROGRAMS, STUDIO AND GALLERY SPACE FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO OUR ISLAND.

THE HAWAII HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO CREATE SUCCESSFUL FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERS IN HAWAI'I. BY ADDRESSING BARRIERS AND INCREASING RATES OF HOME OWNERSHIP, THE HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER AIMS TO BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF HAWAI'I. IN ADDITION TO OUR PROGRAM FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS, WE ADDED FORECLOSURE PREVENTION & RENTAL COUNSELING TO SUPPORT STRUGGLING RENTERS AND OWNERS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR OPTIONS AND STAY IN THEIR HOMES.

THE HEALTHY KUPUNA PROGRAM SEEKS TO EQUIP OLDER/ELDERLY PARENTS AND PARENTAL FIGURES WITH SKILLS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO HEALTHILY PARENT CHILDREN UNDER THEIR CARE. THESE PARENTS WILL BE GIVEN SPECIFIC WAYS TO REDUCE OVERALL FAMILY CONFLICT. INITIALLY FUNDED IN PART BY FRIENDS OF HAWAII IN PREVIOUS YEARS, FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 11 FAMILIES, 3 (MINIMUM) COUNSELING SESSIONS PER FAMILY INCLUDING AS NEEDED/CRISIS COUNSELING.

HONOLULU HOMELESSNESS STILL IS AT CRISIS LEVELS. FOOD INSECURITY AMONGST THE NEAR-HOUSELESS IS GREATER DUE TO COVID-19 STRAIN ON ECONOMY. THE MISSION HAS BEEN OPERATING CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 1987. WE ARE 1 OF THE ONLY 2 MASS MEAL PROVIDERS ON OAHU. IN 2021, RIVER OF LIFE MISSION PROVIDED OVER 156,000 MEALS AND 6545 FOOD BOXES. ANY FUNDING RECEIVED WILL BE USED TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF FOODSTUFFS.

ALTHOUGH OUR ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 2004, WE'VE EVOLVED AND COME TO REALIZE THERE'S AN UNTAPPED COMMUNITY WHO CAN EITHER BENEFIT FROM OUR PROGRAMS & SOCIAL ENTERPRISES OR PARTNER WITH US FOR SUPPORT. WE'RE REQUESTING FUNDS FOR A TOUCH A HEART AWARENESS CAMPAIGN/PROGRAM TO INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL VIDEO PRODUCTION (SCRIPTING, STORYLINE, FILMING FOOTAGE/INTERVIEWS, B ROLL, EDITING) ALONG WITH A MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY.

KTKF'S MISSION IS TO HELP OUR KUPUNA AGE IN PLACE BY DELIVERING FROZEN MEALS TO HOMEBOUND/ISOLATED SENIORS ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU. KTKF MEALS ARE NUTRITIOUS AND MEET 1/3 OF THE RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE (RDA). THE SENIORS IN THE PROGRAM HAVE LOW TO MODERATE INCOMES ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU. MOST SENIORS HAVE MULTIPLE HEALTH PROBLEMS. THE MEALS ARE DELIVERED BY DEDICATED KTKF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO CHECK ON THE SENIORS' WELL-BEING.

OUR KOKUA KUPUNA PROGRAM WEEKLY SERVES LOCALLY SOURCED MEAL KITS TO 225 KUPUNA HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED FROM ANAHOLA-KALAHEO. WE SOURCE FROM LOCAL FARMERS, RANCHERS, FISHERMEN, AND VENDORS. IN 2021, WE HAVE SERVED 70,200 MEALS TO KUPUNA. WE HAVE COLLABORATED WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN CONCRETE WAYS. $30,000 WOULD COVER 200 MEAL KITS PER MONTH FOR 6 MONTHS. WE WOULD UTILIZE THE FUNDS FROM JUNE-DECEMBER OF 2022.

OUR 2022 SUMMER PROGRAM WILL WORK TO MINIMIZE LEARNING LOSS OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. WE WILL ALSO IMPLEMENT A JUNIOR STAFF PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT WILL PROVIDE REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ASSIST US IN PROVIDING A STIPEND FOR OUR JUNIOR STAFF, TO REDUCE FIELD TRIP AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS, AND TO PURCHASE PROGRAM SUPPLIES.

WE PLAN TO USE 100% OF THE FUNDS TO PURCHASE FOOD FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES, INCLUDING HAWAII ISLAND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS. THE FOOD WE PURCHASE WILL THEN BE DISTRIBUTED OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR PARTNER AGENCIES, OHANA FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, AND/OR HOME DELIVERIES.

THE KAIKAINA PROJECT IS OUR COLLECTION OF ONLINE, LIVE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AGES 10-18. WEAVING TOGETHER TECHNICAL SKILL-BUILDING, HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTICES, COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE, AND LEADERSHIP/ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT, KAIKAINA PROGRAMS ARE INTENTIONAL IN CREATING CULTURALLY-GROUNDED COMPUTER SCIENCE AND STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR MOSTLY NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUTH.

PROVIDING NEW MOTHERS WHO LACK THE FUNDS TO RECEIVE TIMELY BREASTFEEDING HELP WHEN FACED WITH ANY DIFFICULTIES. OUR AGENCY IS ABLE TO PROVIDE MORE NEW MOTHERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY, DONATE OR HAVE THE INSURANCE TO RECEIVE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT. HAVING OUR LACTATION COUNSELOR AVAILABLE TO OUR COMMUNITY (AT NO CHARGE) ELIMINATED THE COST BARRIER FOR THESE MOTHERS NEEDING LACTATION SUPPORT.

THE GRANT WILL FUND COMFORT KITS/ SPARE PAIR UNDERWEAR AND/OR CLOTHES FOR CHILD, ADOLESCENT & ADULT PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS WHO ARRIVE WITH ONLY WHAT THEY ARE WEARING. WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CLOTHES, PATIENTS HAVE NO BACKUP WHEN THEY WASH WHAT THEY HAVE, ADDING TO THEIR DISCOMFORT, ESPECIALLY FOR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS PATIENTS. COMFORT KITS CONTAIN JOURNALS, CARDS, OTHER SMALL AGE-APPROPRIATE ITEMS WHICH ARE GIVEN TO PATIENTS TO KEEP, EASING HOSPITAL LIFE.

FUNDS RECEIVED WILL BE USED AS DIRECT TUITION ASSISTANCE TO KUPUNA IN FINANCIAL NEED VIA OUR TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN ORDER FOR THEM TO ATTEND ADULT DAY CARE AT OUR HILO DAY CARE CENTER.

LUNALILO HOME SEEKS TO EXPAND OUR ADULT DAY CARE BUILDING TO ENCLOSE THE OUTDOOR LANAI AND ADD SEVERAL BATHROOMS, ESSENTIAL FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR KUPUNA IN ORDER TO MEET THE CDC STANDARDS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING AND HELP MORE DISABLED KUPUNA.

OUR DIVERSION PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND HOUSING SUPPORT. WE WILL CONSIDER THIS PROJECT A SUCCESS WHEN WE SERVE 140 PARENTS AND CHILDREN (35 FAMILIES) IN THE PROGRAM.

THE MISSION OF THE KAUAI NORTH SHORE FOOD PANTRY (KNSFP) IS TO FEED THE UNDERFED IN OUR COMMUNITY TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. KNSFP WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2014 AND WAS DESIGNATED AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) IN 2017. THE FUNDING WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD AND FAMILY SUPPLIES FOR THE KNSFP THAT OPERATES WEEKLY AT THE ANAINA HOU COMMUNITY PARK IN KILAUEA (KAUAI) THAT SERVES APPROX. 150-180 FAMILIES EACH WEEK.

THE PRETRANSITION & PEER SUPPORT KOKUA PROJECT WILL CONNECT RESOURCES ALONG THE PRE-RELEASE & POST-RELEASE CONTINUUM TO SERVE WOMEN IN EXITING THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER, FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER & THE YOUNG WOMEN EXITING THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. THE # OF JUSTICE-INVOLVED WOMEN TO BE SERVED IS 110; 35 THRU CLASSES/TRAININGS & 75 BEING SERVED W/RESOURCES AS THEY TRANSITION BACK TO COMMUNITY.

SHIPPING OUR CORD BLOOD UNITS TO SEATTLE FOR PROCESSING AND STORAGE IS ONE OF OUR BIGGEST EXPENSE. THE $8,000 REQUEST FOR FUNDING WILL HELP WITH THE COST OF SHIPPING.

HUI O MANA KA PUUWAI OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE SPORT OF TRADITIONAL OUTRIGGER CANOE PADDLING THROUGH ADULT AND CHILDREN PROGRAMS OF ATHLETIC AND CULTURAL EDUCATION. PUUWAI RECOGNIZES THAT EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS NEED TO BE BASED ON HAWAIIAN TRADITIONS OF ALOHA, HOIHI (RESPECT), AND IKAIKA KAKAUHA (ATHLETIC STRENGTH).

YOUR FUNDS WILL ALLOW HAWAII MEALS ON WHEELS (HMOW) TO SERVE VULNERABLE KUPUNA DURING THIS PANDEMIC. YOUR FUNDING WILL HELP US MAINTAIN FULL OPERATIONS, AS WELL AS OUR ONGOING EMERGENCY EXPANDED MEAL SERVICE.

HAWAII ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION, DBA LEGACY OF LIFE HAWAII IS THE ONLY FEDERALLY DESIGNATED ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZED TO RECOVER ORGANS AND TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANT IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. ITS MISSION IS TO SAVE AND ENHANCE LIVES BY RECOVERING ORGANS AND TISSUES FOR TRANSPLANT; ENCOURAGE DONATION THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION; AND HONOR AND SUPPORT ORGAN/TISSUE DONORS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH NEED ADVOCATES WHO OFFER SUPPORT AND CARE COORDINATION TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VICTIMIZATION AND TAKE NEXT STEPS TOWARD RECOVERY. IF AWARDED A $10,000 GRANT, FUNDS WOULD BE USED TO EMPOWER VICTIMIZED AND SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH AS THEY BEGIN A JOURNEY TOWARD HEALTH AND HEALING APART FROM THEIR TRAFFICKERS. FUNDS WOULD BE USED TO OFFER A CRITICAL LIFELINE TO A MINIMUM OF 30 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH THROUGH OUR ADVOCACY PROGRAM.

PRIVATE PARK THAT SERVES THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AS AN ACTIVITIES CENTER FOR YOUTH SPORTS, ADULT AND ELDERLY EXERCISE AND LEISURE, OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND A DOG FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.

THE KAUA'I INDEPENDENT FOOD BANK KEIKI CAFE PROGRAM PROVIDES A HEALTHY SNACKS TO KAUAIS LOW INCOME AND FOOD INSECURE YOUTH DURING THE AFTER SCHOOL HOURS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOE A+, KAMA'AINA KIDS, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, AND OTHER INDEPENDENT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. FUNDING WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE HEALTHY SNACKS, INCLUDING LOCALLY GROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THAT HAVE BEEN SELECTED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN FOR NUTRIENT DENSITY.

THE SACRED HEART EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR KUPUNA, IN PAHOA, HAWAII ISLAND, PROVIDES SAFE, SECURE EMERGENCY HOUSING TO ELDERLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. FUNDS REQUESTED WILL SUPPORT PROGRAM SUPPLIES AT THIS CRITICAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE.

KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER'S COMPLEX CARE CLINIC (3CP) SERVES CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM INFANTS THROUGH LATE ADOLESCENCE WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL ILLNESSES. FUNDING WILL SUPPORT SUPPLIES, TRAINING, AND FAMILY SUPPORT TO AID IN PROVIDING COORDINATED CARE TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AMONG SPECIALISTS, LOCAL PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS, AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE A UNIFIED TREATMENT PLAN AND GOALS.

THE GRANT FUNDS WILL HELP PAY FOR THE SOFTWARE USED FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS, COMMUNICATION WITH CLIENTS AND VOLUNTEERS, AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT. OUR KUPUNA WILL PROCESS INCOMING REFERRALS, PROVIDE SNAP OUTREACH, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THE FUNDS WILL ALSO SUPPORT VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION: WE RECRUIT, SCREEN, TRAIN, PROVIDE ORIENTATION AND ONGOING SUPPORT - REGULAR CHECK-INS ENSURE OUR IS PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL AND SUSTAINABLE FOR EACH SENIOR.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS CREATED TO DEFRAY THE OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. MOST FAMILIES FACING CHILDHOOD CANCER SUFFER FROM ACUTE FINANCIAL STRESS. TYPICALLY, AT LEAST ONE PARENT WILL LEAVE THEIR JOB TO PROVIDE FULL-TIME CARE TO THE CHILD; THIS INCOME DISRUPTION CAN BE FINANCIALLY CATASTROPHIC. HCCF'S SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE MEDICAL BILLS AND CO-PAYS, MEDICATION OR ESSENTIAL DAILY LIVING EXPENSES LIKE UTILITY BILLS AND RENT.

HALE OPIO KAUAI, INC. IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING YOUNG PEOPLES QUALITY OF LIFE, ENHANCING A SENSE OF BELONGING, INCREASING SELF-AWARENESS, AND STRENGTHENING OHANA BY PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION, PREVENTION, COURT DIVERSION, AND TREATMENT.

A $10,000 GRANT WILL ENABLE THE PANTRY TO INCREASE BANDWIDTH AND BUILD CAPACITY TO MEET THE EXORBITANT NEEDS OF FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, MANY WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THE PROLONGED PANDEMIC. FUNDS WOULD SUPPORT A PORTION OF THE WAGES FOR A 12-MONTH CONTRACTED WAREHOUSE COORDINATOR, WITH REMAINING FUNDS USED TOWARD PURCHASE OF HEALTHY FOOD FROM LOCAL GROWERS, PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, PARTICULARLY ITEMS WITH LONGER SHELF LIFE.

HAWAII FOODBANK'S OHANA PRODUCE PLUS (OPP) PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES DONATED AND PURCHASED FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY PRODUCTS, BAKED GOODS, AND OTHER FOOD TO CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, HOMELESS/HOUSELESS, VETERANS, AND OTHERS IN NEED ON KAUAI. TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED, HAWAII FOODBANK RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS $10,000 FROM THE FRIENDS OF HAWAII CHARITIES TO SUPPORT DIRECT DELIVERY OF THE OPP PROGRAM ON KAUAI.

FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE EXPRESSED WISHES OF OUR PARTICIPANTS FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES GROUP OUTINGS AT ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS THE HONOLULU ZOO, THE WAIKIKI AQUARIUM, AND SEA LIFE PARK. THE FUNDS WILL ALSO EXPAND THE CULINARY INTERACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITY STATION AS A REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITY, BY SUPPORTING 50 WEEKS OF FOOD SUPPLIES, ENABLING OUR PARTICIPANTS TO TRY NEW RECIPES AND MAKE HEALTHY SNACKS TO TAKE ALONG ON THEIR OUTINGS.