If your keiki attends a participating school, the Food 4 Keiki School Pantry program can provide important nutrition support for your family. Well-nourished, food-secure students show higher rates of cognitive activity, school attendance, and academic achievement, which is why these school-based pantries serve as critical food resources for students, their siblings, and their families. Your keiki can receive after-school snacks at participating schools, plus take home food bags filled with canned proteins, canned meals, dry goods, snacks and more. This program helps ensure growing minds and bodies have the well-balanced nutrition foundation they need for learning and development. Contact your child’s school to learn if they participate in the School Pantry program and how your family can access these resources.

If you’re a senior facing challenges with food security, Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kauaʻi’s kūpuna programs are designed specifically to support your nutrition needs. We understand that fixed incomes and transportation barriers can make accessing nutritious food difficult, which is why we offer multiple pathways to help you maintain your health and independence. Through our programs, you can receive monthly food boxes filled with essential groceries, access fresh produce that includes culturally meaningful fruits and vegetables, and obtain coupons for farmers’ markets and local growers. Our kūpuna programs recognize that proper nutrition is essential for your health and well-being, helping you avoid difficult choices between food and other necessities. Contact us to learn about eligibility for Senior Food Boxes, Kūpuna Fresh produce, farmers’ market coupons, and other resources available to support you and your nutritional needs.

Kūpuna Fresh needs to be built. Kaua’i has two different type of KF programs.

One is a bag of fresh local produce offered to our participating neighbors with our Senior Food Box Program complimenting that — once a month.

The other is a Kūpuna Fresh Program, partnered with he County of Kauaʻi Agency on Elderly Affairs. Eligible kupuna receive a bag of fresh local produce that includes protein and canned food — once a month. Kūpuna can call the Agency on Elderly Affairs to apply: (808) 241-4470

When you visit select food distribution sites, you may check in using Neighbor Connector, our new paperless system that makes accessing food assistance easier and more efficient. This electronic platform allows you to register once and then check in quickly at participating locations without needing to fill out paperwork each time you visit. Neighbor Connector is part of Feeding America’s Service Insights project and helps us better understand our community’s needs so we can improve our services and advocate for more resources. All information you provide is kept private and secure. As more of our agency partners begin using this system, you’ll experience faster, more streamlined access to food assistance across multiple locations. This simple check-in process helps us serve you better while respecting your time and dignity.

If you’re a low-income family, person with disabilities, experiencing homelessness, or have limited access to nutritious food, ʻOhana Produce Plus can connect you with fresh fruits, vegetables, and essential groceries at no cost. For over 20 years, this program has been a vital source of fresh produce and healthy options for underserved communities across Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. Through our partnership with 47 agencies, you can access millions of pounds of fresh produce, along with baked goods, dairy, eggs, cereal, snacks, beverages, canned foods, and more — all provided free of charge. Whether you need occasional support or rely on this program as your main source of fresh produce, ʻOhana Produce Plus is here to ensure you and your ʻohana have access to the nutritious food you need for good health.