#hawaii island food basket
Over 2,000 pounds of food collected during ‘Fill a Cruiser Food Drive’ in Kona
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.
Hawai‘i Island Food Basket helping nonprofits feed families on Thanksgiving
Last year, the Hope Diamend Ministries gave out 60 turkeys with grocery bags full of items that included stuffing, salad and dessert.
3rd annual ‘Fill a Police Cruiser Food Drive’ supports Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket, Maui Food Bank
The 3rd Annual “Fill a Police Cruiser Food Drive” event will take place at the Kailua-Kona Costco warehouse parking lot on Sept 1, supporting the Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket and the Maui Food Bank.
Kaiser Permanente donates $10,000 in honor of Nurses Week
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has pledged $10,000 in donations to support three community organizations working to fight food insecurity.
County Council Approves Additional Funding for Food Distribution Efforts
Hawai‘i County Council approved funding to support the continued food distribution efforts to keiki islandwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HCFCU Raises Record $30,795 for Food Basket
HCFCU raised and donated more than $73,000 during their three-year partnership to help Hawai‘i Island’s hungry.
KTA Super Stores Hold Kahikina ‘Feed-A-Thon’
Hawai‘I Island’s Food Bank’s annual Feed-A-Thon will take place at KTA Super Stores locations and Waikoloa Village Market beginning Wednesday, Aug. 24.
RECIPE: Curried Roasted Garbanzo Beans
A flavorful snack alternative when you are after a crunchy savory nosh.
RECIPE: Thai Winged Bean Salad
A delicious main dish Thai salad featuring a tasty blend of sour, salty, sweet, and hot flavors in a rich and creamy coconut dressing.
RECIPE: Gandule Rice
One of the most popular dishes in Hawai`i using pigeon peas is Gandule Rice – brought here by Puerto Rican settlers and most often served with pastelles.
RECIPE: Chicken Piccata
A classic recipe that can be ready in minutes with a velvety tangy butter lemon sauce.
RECIPE: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Tomatoes
A festive and delicious holiday duo decked out in red and green with bright splashes of yellow and orange.
RECIPE: Cranberry Orange Macadamia Nut Bread
Slice this moist, luscious bread thickly and eat warm with a cup of coffee in the morning or make tiny sandwiches with a creamy spread of lilikoi butter as an addition to your Thanksgiving feast.
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.
Rid-A-Fridge Aims to Save Energy, Feed Families
As of June 2015, the Hawai’i Energy Rid-a-Fridge program had raised over $2,000 for The Food Basket.
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.
RECIPE: Storm Pantry Salad
The salad could work great as a side dish with barbecued fish or meat or even on its own with slices of crusty bread to soak up the tangy, garlicky, dressing!
The Food Basket Plans Emergency Assistance
The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank has made island-wide preparations as potential severe weather threatens the Big Island.
RECIPE: Bang Bang Summer Chicken Salad
This salad is the perfect answer to a hot summer day, a cool colorful slaw mixture tossed with a spicy peanut dressing and topped with cold shredded chicken.
