Over 2,000 pounds of food collected during ‘Fill a Cruiser Food Drive’ in Kona

More than 2,031 pounds of food and $8,001 in cash donations – a 67% increase from 2023 – were raised during the fourth annual “Fill a Cruiser Food Drive” put on by Hawai‘i Police Department’s community policing section.

The four-hour fundraiser was held the Kona Costco parking lot on Aug. 30. The Food Basket will distribute all donated food items and use the monetary donations to help island residents in need.

“The funds and food collected will go a long way in supporting those in need and making a positive impact in our community,” said Community Policing Officer Dwayne Sluss, who has spearheaded this campaign from its inception.

Several people partnered with the police department to make the event a success including Kona Costco, KAPA radio personality Tommy Ching and the Food Basket.

Wee Guy’s Fishing organization and Johnathan’s Foundation helped raise the monetary donations.

“It’s clear that community involvement played a significant role in making the event both successful and enjoyable for everyone involved,” Sluss said.

Sluss noted they are already looking forward to next year’s year food drive.