Rotary clubs organize island-wide food drives for Maui Food Bank and The Salvation Army

Six Maui Rotary clubs will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Maui Food Bank and The Salvation Army over three days this month. Hours of the drives are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at Kīhei and Lahaina locations.  Hours for the Hoʻokele location are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donations of food and funds will help provide safe and nutritious food to anyone in Maui County who is at risk of going hungry.

Sites, dates and sponsoring clubs are:

• Saturday, Nov. 21 for the Maui Food Bank
  • Safeway Hoʻokele:  Rotary Clubs of Kahului and Upcountry Maui
  • Safeway Kīhei:  Rotary Clubs of Kīhei Wailea and Maluhia Maui
• Saturday, Nov. 28 for The Salvation Army
  • Safeway Lahaina:  Rotary Clubs of Lahaina Sunrise
• Sunday, Nov. 29 for The Salvation Army
  • Safeway Lahaina:  Rotary Clubs of Lahaina Sunset

Direct donations for the Maui Food Bank can be made by going to: https://mauifoodbank.org/event/food-drive-day/

Direct donations for the Salvation Army can be made by going to: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ways-to-give/give-by-mail-or-phone

This food drive is one component of a larger initiative by Rotary Clubs throughout Maui, which contributes to multiple community service activities. Rotary is a leadership organization composed of local business, professional and civic leaders. Club members meet regularly to foster relationships, form collaborations, and effectively contribute to community initiatives.

For additional information regarding the Maui Rotary Clubs, contact Maui Resource Team Leader Joanne Laird at mamalrd01@gmail.com.