#Food Bank

Bill to reduce taxes on groceries, nonprescription drugs in Hawaiʻi dies in committee

Hawaiʻi is one of only seven states that taxes groceries, the Hawai‘i Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice said in written testimony in support of the bill.

Big Islandʻs food bank adds more programs to battle rising costs and insecurity

“With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a time when everyone starts to think about hunger, and itʻs a huge problem,” said Kristin Frost Albrecht, executive director of The Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket.

Community and county step up to help stock Food Basket shelves for holidays

Federally-funded food shipped from the mainland typically makes up 85% of the supply for the Big Islandʻs nonprofit Food Basket, but now it’s only about 10% due to national supply chain issues.

Mail Carriers Seek to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on May 11

Big Island residents urged to donate food items at their mail boxes.

RECIPE: Medley of Roasted Vegetables

Roasting vegetables in a very hot oven gives them a caramelized crunchy exterior that adds a depth of flavor while keeping the inside moist and tender.

RECIPE: Star Fruit Upside-Down Cake

Be forewarned – the heavenly aroma of butter, fruit and brown sugar baking may bring hungry neighbors and friends to your door.