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6 MIDWEEK AUGUST 11, 2021
The term “unprecedented times” has become somewhat of a buzzword since last spring — but not without good reason. In this era of un- certainty, one thing remains true: Hawaiʻi Foodbank is there for those who need it.
waiʻi Foodbank will be there to make sure they have meals on the table, and we ask the community for their kōkua to ensure that no one goes hungry.”
But in order for the nonprofit to be a stable resource in the local community, it has to rely on donations, which is why it’s calling upon residents to show up and support its flagship fundraising event, Food Drive Day, this Saturday, Aug. 14, at various locations across Oʻahu.
From Waiʻanae to Hawaiʻi Kai and around the bend to Kāneʻohe, staffers and volunteers will be on hand at various shopping centers, churches and other locales (see page 7 for more information) between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. to accept nonperishable food items. As a safety precaution, organizers request that drivers leave their donations in the trunk to keep contact to a minimum.
“The pandemic has demonstrated how fragile food security can be, but it has also shown us just how resilient the people of Ha- waiʻi are,” states president and CEO Amy Marvin. “As families continue to get back on their feet in the wake of COVID-19, Ha-
Canned items that are most in need are proteins (like tuna and chicken), meals (stew, spaghetti and chili), fruits and veggies, and 2- to 5-pound bags of rice.
“After a year like no other, hunger in our communi- ties is at its highest level in almost a century,” says Bev- erly Santos, director of food drive and events. “Because Hawaiʻi’s unemployment rate remains the highest in the country, close to a quarter of a million residents contin- ue to struggle with hunger, and that includes a growing number of kūpuna and, now, nearly 1 of every 3 keiki.
only do we want to make sure we’re offering different locations where people can support, we also want to be visible all over the island so everyone knows we’re there to help,” she adds.
“Everyone’s facing food insecurity all over, so not
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