About
Bringing Hope to Our Island ʻOhana
Who We Are
United by Aloha, Driven to Serve
At Hawaii Foodbank Kauaʻi, we are a passionate team of staff, volunteers, and community partners dedicated to ending hunger across our islands. Guided by the spirit of aloha, we work together to ensure everyone in our ʻohana has access to safe, nutritious food.
About Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kauaʻi
Our Story
Nourish our ʻOhana.
Mission Statement:
Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kauaʻi’s mission is to nourish our ʻohana today while we work to end hunger tomorrow.
How We Nourish Our ʻOhana
Where Our Food Comes From
We receive food from food manufacturers and growers, food purchases, food retailers and wholesalers, Feeding America, individual and corporate food drives, and federal food commodities.
Preparing Food for Distribution
Volunteers and staff at our warehouses help prepare food for distribution. They inspect dry food and produce by checking the integrity of the food products, sorting categories and boxing items for warehouse storage. This helps prepare food for quicker and more efficient distribution to those in need.
Once food is ready to distribute to our food partner agencies and programs, our fleet of vehicles loads and distributes food safely throughout Kauaʻi.
Delivering Nourishment — and Hope
Together, we distribute food through feeding programs like ʻOhana Produce Plus, Food 4 Keiki, and federal commodity programs.
Hunger in Hawaiʻi
Impact of Our Mission
Equal Food Access for All
Our Pledge to the Community
At Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kauaʻi, we believe in equal access for all.
Hunger knows no bounds. It does not discriminate based on occupation, background, race, religion, political affiliation or any other demographic factor. As such, Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kauaʻi's pledge to the community includes embracing every member of our ʻOhana. We are committed to helping individuals stand up for their own dignity by providing equal access to healthy food — which, ultimately, can sustain hope for a better tomorrow. We will continue to work diligently to eliminate the stigma surrounding hunger in our communities.
There is no shame in receiving food because everyone deserves a seat at the table.
The Official Food Bank of the State of Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Foodbank is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency that provides food assistance to the state of Hawaiʻi. We serve Oʻahu and Kauaʻi directly while partnering with The Food Basket to serve Hawaiʻi County and Maui Food Bank to serve Maui County. Together, we work to ensure that no one in our entire Hawaiʻi ʻohana goes hungry.
Nationwide Support and Accountability
As the leading food bank of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Foodbank proudly partners with Aloha United Way and Kauaʻi United Way.
Our Team
Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kauaʻi
Leadership Team
Wesley Perreira
Director of Kauaʻi Branch
Tisha Remigio
Kauaʻi Branch Assistant Director
Kauaʻi Team
Malia Banquel
Salvador Bisarra
SNAP Outreach Coordinator
May-An Gray
Receiving and Inventory Specialist
Jael Okuno
Warehouse Manager
Heidi Padilla
Keiki Programs and Outreach Specialist
Jacie Smith
Food Rescue and Cold Storage Specialist
Kauaʻi Advisory Board
Laurie Yoshida
Lead Representative
Corteva Agriscience
Beth Amaro
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative
Dr. Addison Bulosan
Stephanie Iona
Charlie King
Lesah Merritt
Ashley Nagaoka
Patrick Ono
Tim Takeshita
Sonia Topenio
Research & Reports
Beyond the Shelf
As we work to nourish our ʻohana today and end hunger tomorrow, we’re committed to sharing our journey. View reports, financial statements and more information about our work at Hawaiʻi Foodbank.
