By Staff Reports
(HONOLULU) – Helping to fight hunger, the Hawaii Foodbank will host its 28th Annual Food Drive Day on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Thousands of volunteers are joining forces across the state by collecting canned goods and monetary donations to help feed hungry Hawaii residents.
“Our goal for this year’s Annual Food Drive Day is to collect one-million meals’ worth of food and funds to help feed those islanders in need,” said President & CEO Gerald Shintaku. “One in five Hawaii residents are affected by hunger, and we hope that the proceeds generated will help us ensure that no family goes unfed.”
Volunteers will accept financial contributions and food items, such as canned proteins, canned meals, canned vegetables and canned fruits, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following locations:
- Kapolei Commons
- Koko Marina Center – Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Costco
- McCully Shopping Center
- Pearl City Shopping Center
- Walmart – Kapolei
- Walmart – Pearl City
- Walmart – Mililani
- Waianae Mall Shopping Center and other Waianae locations (see website)
- Waiokeola Congregational Church – Kahala
- Waterfront Plaza
- Windward City Shopping Center
For volunteer opportunities and additional information, call (808) 954-7869 or visit www.hawaiifoodbank.org.
About the Hawaii Foodbank
The Hawaii Foodbank, in partnership with the food industry and community, serves as a link between charities and those in need of food assistance including the elderly, families, children and those facing financial crises each week. Last year, the Hawaii Foodbank distributed over 12.8 million pounds of food in Oahu and Kauai, including 4 million pounds of fresh produce. The Hawaii Foodbank is a certified member of Feeding America and operates as the official food bank in the State of Hawaii. For more information, visit www.FoodbankHawaii.org or call (808) 836-3600.
