NKCRC is networking with other organizations, community groups and individuals to identify and respond to our communities most urgent needs. Supporting food and nutrition access in North Kohala has been identified as a top priority.
Our goal is to help our community stay connected to one another and to a wider web of support and resources during this time. It is the incredible collaboration and partnership of numerous organizations, individuals and generous donors that make this emergent effort resilient to withstand the challenges today and stronger for tomorrow.
About Feed Kohala
Feed Kohala is an initiative led by community members to provide access to food and nutrition resources in North Kohala. Feed Kohala is focused on supporting the various food distribution efforts in North Kohala and hosts a prepared meals kitchen to provide nutritional meals to kupuna in need. Feed Kohala is operating under the North Kohala Eat Locally Grown Campaign, a project of NKCRC. Feed Kohala prioritizes supporting local farmers and ranchers and connecting those in need to resources that can support them.
Emergency Food Assistance
Sacred Heart Church Food Basket
| What: | Food pantry distribution and emergency food aid for those in need |
| Date: | Every third Thursday of the month |
| Time: | 9:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Where: | Sacred Heart Church Hawi (Directions) |
| Contact: | (808) 889-6436 |
The Food Basket
| What: | Ohana box distribution |
| Date: | TBA |
| Time: | 10:00 am – pau |
| Where: | Kamehameha Park (Directions) |
| Contact: | (808) 322-1418, www.hawaiifoodbasket.org |
St Augustine’s Episcopal Church
| What: | Drive-through community meal |
| Date: | First and third Monday of the month |
| Time: | 4:30 |
| Where: | St Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kapa’au (Directions) |
| Contact: | (808) 889-5390 |
Ironman Foundation
| What: | Grocery Bundles |
| Date: | April & September of 2021 |
| Time: | 10:00 am |
| Where: | Kamehameha Park |
| Contact: | N/A |
Kohala Cares
| What: | Food box distribution |
| Date: | Every Wednesday |
| Time: | 4:30 pm |
| Where: | Kohala Village HUB, Hawi |
| Contact: | (808) 889-5900 |
Feed Kohala
| What: | Prepared meals for kupuna in need |
| Date: | On Hold |
| Time: | 3pm |
| Contact: | michelle@northkohala.org, (808) 889-5523 |
Big Island Giving Tree
| What: | Fresh food distribution for those in need |
| Date: | TBD |
| Time: | TBD |
| Where: | Kamehameha Park, Kapaau (Directions) |
| Contact: | thebigislandgivingtree@gmail.com |
Kohala Food Hub
| What: | Kupuna produce box delivery and online market |
| Date: | Pick-up and deliveries on Wednesday |
| Contact: | lehua@hipagriculture.org, kohalafoodhub.localfoodmarketplace.com |
Kohala School Complex
| What: | Meals for students |
| Date: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | Lunch 11:30 am – 12:00 pm |
| Where: | Kohala High School, Kapaau (Directions) |
| Contact: | NA |
King’s View Cafe
| What: | Pizza and meals for families in need |
| Date: | 7 Days a Week |
| Times: | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| Where: | King’s View Cafe, Kapaau (Directions) |
| Contact: | Haʻaheo Neves for info on how to register 808-889-0099 |
Little Free Pantry Kapa’au & Hawi
| What: | Self-serve give and take food pantry |
| Date: | 7 Days a Week |
| Times: | 24 Hours a Day |
| Where: | 543745 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, Hi 96755 (Directions) |
| Contact: | Click Here |
How to Donate
The Feed Kohala initiative is operating under the project North Kohala Eat Locally Grown. If you are inspired to make a contribution towards the efforts of increasing food and nutrition access for those in need during this time please do so here:
Please note, due to the urgent nature of this initiative fiscal sponsorship fees have been waived during this time.
As the Resource Center continues to work with projects to meet the evolving needs of this time, contributions to support and sustain NKCRC’s general operations are greatly appreciated :
Community Partners
Contact Us
If you have any questions, need help accessing resources or would like to know other ways to get involved, please reach out to:
