#Hunger Maui

Maui Food Bank appoints Lisa Paulson as new Chief Executive Officer

Following a comprehensive search, Maui Food Bank has named Lisa Paulson as chief executive officer, effective Aug. 19, 2024. The appointment comes at a critical time as the organization addresses a 65% surge in food insecurity needs due to the recent Maui wildfires.

T-Mobile donates $50,000 to five nonprofits, including Maui Food Bank and Maui Strong Foundation

T-Mobile announced the latest recipients of the company’s Difference Maker program, providing $10,000 each to five nonprofit organizations in Hawaii and Washington that are making a difference in their communities. Maui Food Bank and Maui Strong Foundation are both recipients of this donation.

Feed My Sheep helps to fill need during aftermath of Maui wildfires

The nonprofit Feed My Sheep organization has stepped up during the aftermath of Maui’s wildfires to provide food for those experiencing unexpected need. While the organization was already mobilized to serve households at or near the poverty line, the service extended its reach to those displaced by the Maui fires.

Maui Homeless Alliance brings attention to homelessness and hunger

About 50 sign wavers from the Maui Homeless Alliance lined the Ka‘ahumanu Avenue fronting the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Tuesday afternoon to bring attention to issues surrounding homelessness and hunger.

Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation Launches Food Drive for Food Banks

The nonprofit Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation is launching its second-annual #OneCanIfCan food drive to help support Hawai‘i food banks.