#Hawaii Food Basket
Hawaiʻi Community College students harvest 50 pounds of bananas to feed local families
Since 2023, Hawaiʻi CC has donated more than 1,000 lbs of fresh produce from its Mauliola farm to the Hawaiʻi Food Basket.
Holiday drive collects 1,142 pounds of food, plus cash donations
The Magic of the Season events witnessed a high turnout, with community members gathering each night to enjoy the various programs.
Gov. Green releases $500K for Da Bux Double-Up Program
Da Bux program launched in 2017 and is administered by the Hawai‘i Food Basket, Inc. in partnership with the Hawai‘i Good Food Alliance. The Food Basket estimates that every dollar spent in the program contributes $2.10 to the local economy.
Visitor Industry Distributes $61K to Big Island Homelessness Services
The HLTA, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, distributed $61,000 to seven nonprofit organizations on Hawai‘i Island that serve the homeless.
Healthy Food Donations Sought During Hilo Heart Walk
Hilo Heart Walk participants are asked to bring healthy food donations in support of the Kokua The Need campaign.
Heart Walk Participants Encouraged to Bring Healthy Donations
Participants in the Hilo Heart Walk are being encouraged to not only raise funds for the American Heart Association, but to also bring a healthy food donation
The Food Basket Receives $87,433 Walmart Grant
The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, has received a $87,433 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s Hawaiʻi State Giving Council.
USPS Collecting Food to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on May 13
Mail carriers will be collecting food from mailboxes as part of a national food drive on Saturday, May 13.
Over $23K Raised for Hawai‘i Food Basket
More than $23,000 was raised and donated to The Food Basket during the HCFCU’s annual “Market Days” event.
‘Feed-A-Thon’ Collects Over 38K Pounds in Donations
The 15th Annual “Feed-A-Thon” fundraiser raised over 38,000 pounds to feed Hawai`i communities.
KapohoKine Adventures Helps Fill Food Basket Shelves
For the 7th year, KapohoKine Adventures gave away free ziplining to kama‘āina over Memorial Day weekend. Kama‘āina brought non-perishable food donations.
RECIPE: Beet Pesto with Spaghetti
Beautifully rose hued and with the sublime flavor of macadamia nuts, fresh ginger, spicy garlic and parmesan cheese all whirled together with with tender beets – then tossed with hot pasta.
RECIPE: Simple Green Power Smoothie
This easy to make and nutrient dense smoothie features kale, banana, macadamia nuts, dates and coconut milk.
