HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu has launched its annual City Employee Foodbank Food Drive to benefit the Hawaiʻi Foodbank. This year’s initiative continues the City’s united effort to address food insecurity across the islands, with a goal of raising 110,000 meals.
The drive comes as new data shows food insecurity remains a significant challenge statewide. The Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s 2024-2025 State of Food Insecurity in Hawaiʻi report found that:
– 32% of Hawaiʻi households were food insecure
– 247,000 individuals on Oʻahu were food insecure
– 34% of children experienced food insecurity
– 11% of households went a whole day without food at least once during the year
“Food insecurity affects too many of our friends and families here on Oʻahu,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “Our City team’s dedication to step up and help serve this community is simply inspirational and we are fully committed to meeting our goal of raising 110,000 meals. There is nothing more noble than feeding someone who is hungry.”
“Hunger is still a daily reality for far too many families and neighbors across our islands. We are deeply grateful to our City partners for standing with us in this work, and their ongoing commitment to ensuring our communities have access to the nourishment they need,” said Amy Miller, President and CEO of Hawaiʻi Foodbank.
Residents are invited to participate by dropping off canned food donations at Satellite City Halls and at Honolulu Fire Department stations across the island. This year’s food drive runs until May 8, 2026.
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