No one embodies the generous spirit of GivingTuesday more than our incredible island community, and we'd like to thank everyone who donated to help our ʻohana have access to nourishing meals this holiday season.
Thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our matching goal sponsored by the Hawai'i Community Foundation. Your support this GivingTuesday will provide food for nearly 694,000 meals!
On behalf of Hawaiʻi Foodbank and those we serve, mahalo. ❤️
Happy GivingTuesday! It's the biggest day of generosity of the year.🧡
Today, thanks to a generous donation match sponsored by @hawaiicommunityfoundation, you have a chance to make 2X the impact for our ʻohana experiencing food insecurity. For every $1 donated, you can help provide food for 4 nourishing meals! 🍽️
Make your gift today: https://t.co/neXJyWsatw
#hawaiifoodbank #nourishourohana #givingtuesday #communitysupport #hawaiinonprofit
Hunger doesn't care what your story is. But we do.
Hawai‘i Foodbank is for everyone. No matter who you are, where you’re from or what you’re going through: If you need help with food, we got you.
Find help at https://t.co/3SmfnRlaxx.
Alyson’s garden is full of native Hawaiian plants—but local produce was once out of reach.
Now, thanks to @hawaiifoodbank, she receives $250/month to shop at farmers markets in Waianae.
“I didn’t buy poi before. Now I can.”
A tsunami warning has been issued for the state of Hawai‘i. Please stay safe and take appropriate actions to keep you and your family safe. Our team is actively monitoring the situation and will keep you updated with information regarding emergency food assistance.
📣 We encourage you to follow our partners at @Oahu_DEM for more updates, recommendations and public information.
HNL Alert: Tsunami Warning Updated - Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves expected. Go to https://t.co/rWQABuBpUE for wave arrival time. EVACUATE coastal areas in PRIMARY EVACUATION ZONE. Map at https://t.co/gUXCBvh2ZM. Evacuate a https://t.co/TjGRXxxBoj
Alicia Higa is reconnecting her Waianae community to the food grown in their own backyards. 🌱
Through a local food subscription program, families get $250/month to buy fresh produce & cultural staples—restoring health, dignity & autonomy. 💚
#AANHPI | @hawaiifoodbank
We’re proud #AirbnbCommunityFund grant recipients!
Thank you to @Airbnb and the Airbnb Host community for supporting Hawaiʻi Foodbank and our efforts to fight food insecurity alongside our friends at @MauiFoodBank and @TheFoodBasketHi!
As hunger in Hawai‘i reaches critical levels, our food bank hui across the state is grateful to share that we received a $1 million #AirbnbCommunityFund grant from @Airbnb and the Airbnb Host Community.
Read more: https://t.co/OimV08LUfK
For families facing hunger, your compassion and generosity can turn meals into hope this holiday season. And thanks to a $50k match from @Amazon, your gift will have 2X the impact.
Your #GivingTuesday donation will be matched to provide twice as many meals. It's giving "giving."
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Leeward O‘ahu from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, meaning low humidity levels and strong winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire hazard.
Follow our partners at @Oahu_DEM for more information and updates.
September is #HungerActionMonth. 📆 Every action ― big or small ― is one step closer to a Hawai‘i where no one is hungry. Your voice, your actions and your commitment are critical in the movement to end hunger.
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Learn more: https://t.co/lGaoYkaIiT
☔️☀️ Rain or shine, we’re less than 24 hours away from Food Drive Day! Come visit us at 1 of our 6 collection sites across O‘ahu.
The crew at @939beat will be broadcasting live from 8 to 11 a.m. 🎙️🎶 Tune in for @beckymits and @kcontheair.
Learn more: https://t.co/CDUwG7se8Y
👀 ICYMI: Cait Dale, director of community giving, joined @HINowDaily to talk story about Food Drive Day. Come out and see us this weekend!
Mahalo to @HawaiiNewsNow for their longtime sponsorship and for helping spread the word on Food Drive Day. 🤙 https://t.co/rLhnHhgQCy
Donate now through #FoodDriveDay on 8/24, and our friends at @FHBHawaii will generously match your gift up to $50,000. Not only that, you’ll also be entered to win 4 General Admission tickets to @HonoluluMag’s Hale ‘Aina Celebration!
https://t.co/KwwlpkvOkB
So much has happened in the last year, and we wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect and honor all those impacted by the painful events. In disasters, necessity and a shared sense of service bring people together in unprecedented ways.
🔗Read more: https://t.co/qI0SJkaY3H
1 in 3 households in Hawai‘i are facing hunger. And for many, fresh produce is the first thing to fall off their grocery lists. 🍊🥬 This #FoodDriveDay, 8/24, you can help provide local families with the nutritious food we all deserve. Visit https://t.co/UL9PCWlYCg to learn more.
Nourishing Neighbors turns 10 today! A huge mahalo to our partners, @Safeway and the @Albertsons Foundation, for their enduring support – as well as the delightful cake that made today even sweeter. 🎂
#NourishingNeighbors10