Binhi at Ani to hold annual Bayanihan Food Distribution in Lahaina, Nov. 14, 2026

Binhi at Ani holds its annual Bayanihan Food Distribution in Lahaina on Nov. 14, 2026.

The program was established by Binhi at Ani during the pandemic with the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului as the distribution site.

“This will be our third year that we will have the Bayanihan Food Distribution program in Lahaina,” said Hayde Sim, the president of Binhi at Ani. “Binhi at Ani has received such a positive response so we decided to bring it back to Lahaina again this year. It’s  important to bring the program to those who are in the most critical need.”

The distribution will be at Lahaina Intermediate School, according to Nora Cabanilla-Takushi, the event chairperson, and a Lahaina fire survivor. “The drive-through Food Distribution is open to the public and will begin at 9 a.m., continuing until the supplies of food boxes, hot food, produce and assorted groceries will be exhausted. There is a limit of one box per vehicle.”  

For traffic flow purposes, vehicles must drive to the top of Lahainaluna Road where volunteers will direct the line of traffic (only right-turns will be allowed into the intermediate school). 

Maui Food Bank has been a partner with Binhi at Ani in its Food Distribution program. Like last year, the Maui Lions Clubs Region VI Zone 1 has donated $10,000 to purchase produce for the Food Distribution.   

Donations of cash and canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables are also being accepted at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. 

Volunteers are needed to prepare the food boxes at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului on Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m.  Volunteers are also needed for the Saturday, Nov. 14 distribution from 7:30 a.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School.

For more information, contact Nora Cabanilla-Takushi at 808-276-8861.