Maui Food Bank joins feeding America’s Hunger Action Month in September

This September, Maui Food Bank joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month to raise awareness about hunger and inspire people to take action. The month-long campaign will build on the momentum from August’s Food Drive Day in an effort to be closer to a future where no one is hungry in Maui County.

“When people are fed, futures are nourished, and individuals can build a sustainable future,” said Maui Food Bank CEO Lisa Paulson. “Whether it’s volunteering, making a donation, sharing a social media post or taking the pledge to end hunger, every action adds up, and each one provides hope for thousands of keiki, kūpuna and families across our island.”

There are several ways for Maui residents to get involved and help end hunger:

• Donate. With every $1 donated, the Maui Food Bank can provide 4 meals to the hungry living in our community.
• Volunteer. Maui Food Bank relies on the support of groups and individuals to provide access to food for families, kūpuna, keiki and other individuals who are facing hunger. Visit https://mauifoodbank.org/volunteer-opportunities/ to view volunteer opportunities and fill out an application form.
• Host a Food Drive. Rally friends, family, or colleagues to collect non-perishable food items for those in need. Visit https://mauifoodbank.org/hold-food-drive/ how to organize a food and fund drive and fill out an application form to register.

Since the Maui wildfires, the demand for food has increased by over 65%, according to organization leaders. Monthly food distribution has grown from 250,000 pounds to nearly 800,000 pounds per month. Fresh produce distribution has doubled, from 78,000 to 160,000 pounds per month

Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs. For more information, visit https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/hunger-action-month