This April, Challenge Keiki returns to Foodland shops statewide to boost funds for Hawaiʻi’s native meals banks devoted to preventing meals insecurity. Beneficiaries embody Hawaiʻi Foodbank on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, Maui Meals Financial institution, and The Meals Basket on Hawaiʻi Island.
From August by Could, 1000’s of Hawaiʻi’s youngsters depend on college lunches as a major supply of diet. When college is out — whether or not on weekends or throughout summer season break — many lose entry to this crucial assist. Foodland’s Challenge Keiki helps fill that hole, making certain keiki are fed year-round.
“Almost 1 in 3 keiki in Hawai‘i are presently combating meals insecurity, that means they don’t seem to be receiving sufficient meals for an lively, wholesome life. Even worse, six % of our keiki are going with out meals for complete days at a time. And that’s simply not okay,” mentioned Amy Miller, President and CEO of Hawaiʻi Foodbank. “With out dependable entry to nutritious meals, our keiki can’t thrive — and our complete group feels the affect. We’re deeply grateful for Challenge Keiki and Foodland’s continued dedication to nourishing Hawaiʻi’s youngsters.”
From April 1 to 30, prospects can assist Challenge Keiki by visiting any Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms location in Hawaiʻi and selecting a number of of the next donation choices at checkout:
- Donate $5, $10 or $20
- Spherical up
- Donate spare change
- Donate 250 Maikaʻi factors ($5)
- Buy a Pouch Pal for $5.99
“As an area firm, we imagine we have now a accountability to make a distinction in our group,” mentioned Jenai S. Wall, Foodland Chairman and CEO. “Our Challenge Keiki program was created final yr to assist our native meals banks of their efforts to supply meals for youngsters, particularly through the summer season. With meals insecurity on the rise, this program helps to fulfill an necessary group want, and we’re proud to companion with our prospects to assist guarantee keiki statewide obtain essential nourishment,” continued Wall.
Every donation will stay on the island it was acquired to assist keiki in these communities. For extra data, go to Foodland.com or comply with @FoodlandHI on Instagram and @FoodlandHawaii on Fb.
