DONATE TODAY OUR STORY About Hawaii Foodbank Our mission is to nourish our ʻohana. Mission Statement: The people of Hawaii are one ʻohana. Hawaii Foodbank provides food so that no one in our family goes hungry. We work to gather food and support from our communities. We then distribute food through charitable agencies to those in need. Our mission is from the heart, and we will fulfill our mission with integrity, humanity and aloha. How We Nourish Our ‘Ohana Where Our Food Comes From Hawaii Foodbank operates out of two locations: our 23,668 square-foot warehouse on O‘ahu and our 4,750 square-foot warehouse on Kaua‘i. Both warehouses are AIB inspected and certified for food safety. In our warehouses — we receive, inspect, sort, store, and distribute a variety of food. We receive food from food manufacturers and growers, food purchases, food retailers and wholesalers, Feeding America, individual and corporate food drives, and federal food commodities. Preparing Food for Distribution Volunteers and staff at our warehouses help prepare food for distribution. They inspect dry food and produce by checking the integrity of the food products, sorting categories and boxing items for warehouse storage. This helps prepare food for quicker and more efficient distribution to those in need. Once food is ready to distribute to our to food partner agencies and programs, our fleet of vehicles loads and distributes food safely throughout O‘ahu and Kaua‘i. Delivering Nourishment – and Hope Hawaii Foodbank partners with more than 200 food partner agencies on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i. Our food partner agencies are the most significant distribution avenue in our network – serving food in a variety of ways depending on the needs of their communities. These include food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, domestic abuse shelters, rehabilitation centers and more. Together, we distribute food through feeding programs like ‘Ohana Produce Plus, Food 4 Keiki and federal commodity programs. Equal Food Access for All Our Pledge to the Community At Hawaii Foodbank, we believe in equal access for all. Hunger knows no bounds. It does not discriminate based on occupation, background, race, religion, political affiliation or any other demographic factor. As such, Hawaii Foodbank's pledge to the community includes embracing every member of our ‘ohana. We are committed to helping individuals stand up for their own dignity by providing equal access to healthy food – which, ultimately, can sustain hope for a better tomorrow. We will continue to work diligently to eliminate the stigma surrounding hunger in our communities. There is no shame in receiving food because everyone deserves a seat at the table. HUNGER in Hawaii The Rising Need Due to COVID-19, the number of people in need of food assistance has grown significantly. We are working to distribute food to more households than ever before. READ MORE HISTORY of Hawaii Foodbank 37 Years of Service Since 1983, Hawaii Foodbank has pioneered many successful models aimed at ending hunger in Hawaii. See how your support has contributed to our growth over the years. READ MORE IMPACT of Our Mission Providing Hope We hear stories of people getting back on their feet because they could count on Hawaii Foodbank for safe food access. Read their stories on our Hunger Blog. READ MORE The Official Food Bank of the State of Hawaii Hawaii Foodbank is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency that provides food assistance to the state of Hawaii. We serve O‘ahu and Kaua‘i directly while partnering with The Food Basket to serve Hawaii County and Maui Food Bank to serve Maui County. Together, we work to ensure that no one in our entire Hawaii ‘ohana goes hungry. Nationwide Support and Accountability Hawaii Foodbank is a certified member of Feeding America – the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, encompassing a network of 200 food banks across the United States. Certification means Hawaii Foodbank is held to the highest standards for food handling, storage and distribution, financial management, organizational stability, board governance, and more. Hawaii Foodbank is also a proud partner agency of Aloha United Way and Kaua‘i United Way. Resources Agency Portal Nondiscrimination Privacy Policy Financials Media Company Contact Us Our Mission Who We Are Join Our Team Feeding America Sign Up for Email Updates Sign up to get the latest Hawaii Foodbank news, events, volunteer opportunities and more. SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2021 Hawaii Foodbank. All Rights Reserved. Hawaii Foodbank is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID Number: 99-0220699