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How you can help

Food is our priority. Your food donations are distributed to over 10,000 needy people in Maui County each month.

Financial support is essential to our mission. For every dollar you give we are able to provide 4 meals to hungry people.

We rely on volunteers like you. Volunteers contribute significantly to the daily operations of the Maui Food Bank.

Board Chair Mark Harbison Demonstrates a Heart for the HungryThe Maui Food Bank’s Board of Directors is Chaired by Mark Harbison, a Broker for Coldwell Banker Island Properties. Originally from Oklahoma, Mark lived and studied in Tokyo and Hong Kong returning to Maui with his wife Lisa Oyama, who had grown up on Maui. In 2001, Mark and Lisa decided to make Maui their home, and they’ve lived here on the island ever since.

Mark has been a member of the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea since November 2001, is a past President and is currently the District 5,000 (Hawaii) Rotary Foundation Committee Vice Chair and Grants Chair. Rotary’s official motto is “Service Above Self,” and Mark models that attitude through his volunteer service on the Food Bank’s Board.

Over the years, Mark has played a key role in organizing the Rotary Club’s tremendously successful Holiday and Spring Food Drives. He explains that “Food drives are a great way to serve our community while increasing awareness of the Maui Food Bank and the hunger issues that we work to solve. There are close to 300 Rotarians on Maui, so together we’re able to make a big impact with our food drives.”

Mark’s deep desire to serve mankind first came to light when he was on business in Calcutta, India. He was shocked at the poverty he encountered there, and one day in front of the hotel where he was staying, he stumbled over a beggar with no arms or legs on the steps of the hotel. Mark was unable to get that image out of his mind, and he resolved to do whatever he could to help eliminate this kind of poverty.

Once becoming involved with the Food Bank, Mark’s eyes were opened to the ever-growing need for food relief here in Maui County. Since then, he has selflessly applied himself to the task of helping Maui’s hungry.

Mark has been a real gift to the Maui Food Bank. We sincerely appreciate the wisdom, experience and spirit of generosity he brings to his position as a colleague and Board Member.

Board Focus

For most of us, the holidays are a favorite time of the year. Unfortunately, for others, this festive season is no different than any other occasion.

Knowing that thousands of children in our island community would not sit down at a family table to enjoy a holiday meal, we sent out an urgent appeal to all of our friends Maui, asking for help to bring these children “Hope for the Holidays.” You immediately responded. Rotary Clubs, businesses, schools, places of worship, community clubs, county offices, individuals, Safeway, Times Supermarkets, Longs Drugs and Island Grocery Depot rose to the occasion. Over 300 food drives were held providing 578,639 pounds of food for those in need.

While food and financial donations can be quantified, the impact they have on the lives of hungry people is immeasurable. The generosity of our food and financial donors helps the Maui Food Bank provide wholesome food and bring comfort, relief and hope to people in need. Thank you for bringing Hope for the Holidays to hungry people throughout Maui County.

Maui Residents Reach Out with “Hope for the Holidays”

Skyline Eco-Adventures, Hawaii’s award-winning zipline tour company and operator of the first zipline course in the United States, launched their Third Annual Skyline Loves Kama’aina resident promotion in September supporting the Maui Food Bank.

During this promotion, Skyline Eco-Adventures offered free Zipline tours to Hawaii residents with the donation of 10 non-perishable food items per person. Residents were able to experience ziplining on their choice of Skyline’s two Maui courses, including Skyline Haleakala or Skyline Ka’anapali. The promotion zipped over 400 Kama’aina residents and collected 7,600 pounds of food for the Maui Food Bank.

In addition to Skyline’s local community involvement, Skyline Eco-Adventures is committed to giving back to local community groups, and as a member of 1% For The Planet, Skyline also donates at least 1% of annual revenues to local conservation causes.

Tom Kratsch, Director of Marketing for Skyline said, “From the very founding of the

company in 2002 it has been the company’s culture to do good and have fun all at the same time. Giving back to the community is a priority; reinvesting in the community and showcasing what a business can do to make a difference is at the very heart of Skyline Eco-Adventures.”

Skyline’s commitment to the community is reflected in this enormously successful food drive, which has provided over 10,000 meals for people in need.

Skyline Eco-Adventures is Hawaii’s most awarded zipline company and was selected among more than 100,000 picks in HAWAI‘I Magazine’s Third Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Skyline operates two Maui zipline tours at Ka‘anapali and Haleakala. Visit www.zipline.com.

Volunteer HI-Light -Throughout the years, the Hyatt Regency Maui in Ka’anapali has consistently supported the Maui Food Bank by conducting food and fund drives. Recently, Hyatt’s Community Relations Manager, Sherlyn Dagdagan, contacted the Food Bank’s Community Relations Manager, Stephanie Kaplan, to inquire about other ways the Hyatt could assist the Food Bank.

Knowing that when volunteers get hands-on involvement in the Food Bank’s operations, they gain a better understanding of the depth of the need, Stephanie encouraged Sherlyn to bring a team to the Food Bank to work in the warehouse for a day.

Twelve volunteers from the Hyatt converged on the Food Bank facility, sorting and packing hundreds of pounds of donated food. They were impressed by the Food Bank’s operations and marveled at how many lives would be touched by the food they packed.

During the tour of the Food Bank, the volunteers observed the food that goes into the Aloha BackPack Buddies program and got a glimpse of how great the need is for funding for this program. All of the Hyatt volunteers expressed that they enjoyed seeing cans of food they recognized from their past, and it led many of them to share food memories from when they were young.

Mahalo to Hyatt Regency Maui’s management and employees for giving back to the community through donations and by participating in beneficial programs that help the hungry!

Hyatt Regency Maui in Ka’anapali Steps Up their Commitment to Helping the Hungry

www.mauifoodbank.org

Winter 2017

2N e w s l e t t e rScoops

Skyline Eco-Adventures Supports Maui Food Bank through Zipline Promotion

On Thanksgiving Day, more than 300 participants, including an impressive 264 paddlers on the water, came together for the 16th annual Paddle for Hunger event to benefit Maui Food Bank.

Organized by Hawaiian Paddle Sports, this year’s event featured untimed “races,” silent auction, door prizes, and a pre-event food drive at Nalu’s in Kihei.

Breaking all previous records the 2016 event raised enough food and funds to provide 33,400 meals for needy families in Maui County.

We extend a huge mahalo to the Maui community for their support. It is because of events like Paddle for Hunger and the generosity of individuals and companies like Hawaiian Paddle Sports that make it possible for us to help the hungry in Maui County.

16th Annual Paddle for Hunger

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Mark Harbison and Lisa Oyama

Kihei-Wailea Rotary

Maui High School HOSA Club

Hawaiian by nature, the island of Molokai remains true to its laid-back island roots. Often called “The Friendly Isle,” Molokai residents are known for respecting and helping one another. As a testament to this attitude, you’ll notice there are no traffic lights — just aloha — throughout the harbor town of Kaunakakai.

The Maui Food Bank collaborates with a number of agencies on Molokai, and several of them are faith-based.

One example is St. Damien’s Catholic Parish, where Deacon Michael Shizuma serves as Co-Chair of Social Ministry. Michael’s ministry regularly reaches out to the needy in their island community, distributing food, serving hot meals, and giving out emergency food bags. Michael knows it helps kids focus in school when their tummies are full, so he and his assistants pass out backpacks filled with food to school children at risk of going hungry. The schools collaborate with Michael to make sure the right kids are getting the food donations. Mike explains, “I’m a servant of God, and that motivates me to make sure that hungry people are receiving the food they need.”

Meanwhile, Molokai Baptist Church and All God’s Children Pre-School have been faithfully serving the poor in their community for over 25 years. Dana Kaahanui, church secretary and ministry organizer, points out that serving others has long been their church’s priority. Church volunteers regularly give away food bags, and the church’s Young Life Bible study group serves hot meals to as many as 50 kids on a regular basis. They also hold uplifting services whenever and wherever they serve meals.

Dana states that she loves her work, and is inspired to continue because the community is so grateful for the help. She points out that a surprising number of food recipients choose to become volunteers themselves when they get back on their feet.

The Maui Food Bank, in collaboration with its local Molokai agencies, provides a wide variety of nutritious foods to needy residents who may otherwise not have an opportunity to enjoy such a diversity of foods. Interestingly, according to Dana, one of the first things that Molokai residents do when they leave the island is visit a supermarket, because they’ve never seen such a wide variety of food. “It’s easy for us to take for granted our access to different kinds of nutritious foods, but that simply isn’t the case in many parts of Molokai,” Dana explains. “The Maui Food Bank helps us bring the excitement of food diversity to people who really need it.”

Maui Food Bank Helps Feed the Hungry on Molokai

As Maui County’s primary safety net for hunger relief, the Maui Food Bank is also committed to serving our neighbor islands, Molokai and Lanai.

Every month we ship pallets of nutritious food and other essentials to our partner agencies on these islands — a total of more than 169,000 pounds of food a year! This food provides necessary hunger relief to our neighbors who are food insecure.

The Maui Food Bank also collaborates with Kumu Farms on Molokai. The Food Bank purchases fresh produce, including kale, lettuce and papaya, and Kumu Farms reciprocates by donating hundreds of pounds of fruits and vegetables to help the hungry on Molokai.

Our October shipment to Molokai was met by over 20 agencies who were anxiously waiting for the barge to arrive. Lynn Curtis, Maui Food Bank’s Agency Director, and Steph Kaplan, the Food Bank’s Community Relations Manager, were there to help distribute the food to our partner agencies, who in turn serve children, youth, seniors, individuals and families in need.

As the Executive Director of the Maui Food Bank, I believe it is vital for us to provide continual food supplies and other resources for all those in Maui County who may not know where their next meal is coming from.

Molokai is one of the most beautiful of the Hawaiian islands, with the tallest sea cliffs in the world. However, lurking behind all this beauty hides the reality of poverty on Molokai, which has the highest rate of unemployment in the State.

Through the commitment of our Molokai agencies, numerous volunteers, and your generous financial support, the Maui Food Bank is able to make a difference in the quest to eliminate hunger on Molokai. Thank you for your continued support!

Richard YustExecutive Director

Maui Food Bank Responds to Molokai’s Hunger Problem

Agency ConnectionFrom the Desk of Richard Yust

Maui Food BankBOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017

Mark Harbison, ChairBroker – Coldwell Banker Island Properties

Sarah E.K. Bredhoff, TreasurerSenior Wealth Manager – The Rice Partnership

Jeff Pearson, SecretaryDeputy Director of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources Commission on Water Resource Management

Robin KeanPrincipal Broker – Kean Properties LLC

Donald Mahoe, Jr.Business Banking officer – First Hawaiian Bank

Michele McLeanDeputy Director of Planning - County of Maui

Vicki ShortellApplications System Specialist – HC&S

Donna SmithRetired – Community Volunteer

Tom TezakBroker Owner – Wailea Realty a Boutique of Windermere Real Estate

Jorge TironaAVP Senior Commercial Underwriter – Central Pacific Bank

John WilkinsonAttorney – Law Office of John R. Wilkinson LLC

760 Kolu StreetWailuku, HI 96793

Phone: (808) 243-9500www.mauifoodbank.org

Our MISSION The Maui Food Bank’s mission is to help the hungry in Maui County by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships.

Like us on Facebookfacebook.com/Maui Food Bank

People Helping People

In Honolulu in 1990, Mr. Nan Chul Shin founded a construction firm and named it Nan, Inc. Mr. Shin’s company stems from the modest dream of a young entrepreneur hoping to help Hawaii build its future. From humble beginnings, with only himself and one laborer at his side, Mr. Shin began by tackling the smallest construction projects with determination and integrity — in fact, his first contract involved the installation of a single road sign!

Today, Nan, Inc. has grown to become Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated general contracting firm, with the capacity and expertise to execute highly complex projects.

Recently, Nan Inc. collected over 3,000 pounds of food plus $18,400 in cash donations for Maui Food Bank and other local food-distribution organizations. A special Mahalo to all the staff at Nan Inc. for the generosity and commitment they have exhibited by helping the hungry in Hawaii!

Local Construction Firm Provides Food and Cash Donation

Jeff BridgesOscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges is a pioneer in the celebrity fight against hunger; he founded the End to Hunger Network in 1983. “My profession is getting into other people’s shoes,” he said and explaining his empathy for parents who can’t provide for their children in a speech for Share Our Strength’s “No Kid Hungry” campaign. I have another kind of hunger, a hunger to contribute.”

Hot Off the Press

Celebrities step up to the plate to fight hunger!

Deacon Kevin Kaahanui and Dana Kaahanui

REALTORS® Association of Maui Sponsors Annual Fundraiser for Food BankEvery year during the holiday season the REALTORS® Association of Maui, a vital organization consisting of some 1,550 REALTORS® and Affiliate Members, puts on a fundraiser benefitting the Maui Food Bank. This year, enough funds were raised to provide 13,160 meals for those in need!

A very special Mahalo to Terry Tolman, RAM’s Chief Staff Executive, the REALTORS® Association of Maui staff and to all the REALTORS® who participated. The dedication and commitment that was exhibited to help the hungry on Maui through RAM’s fundraising efforts were far-reaching.

Dolly Parton“I went to bed hungry many nights as a child. It was a Dream that dressed me up when I was ragged, and it was a Dream that filled me up when I was hungry. Now it’s my Dream to see that no child in this world ever goes hungry, certainly not here in America, the most bountiful country in the world. We can do better…we must!

Erin Brokovich“Most of our citizenry believes that hunger only affects people who are lazy or people who are just looking for a handout, people who don’t want to work, but, sadly, that is not true. Over one-third of our hungry people are innocent children who are members of households that simply cannot provide enough food or proper nutrition. And

to think of the elderly suffering from malnutrition is just too hard for most of us. Unlike Third World nations, in our country the problem is not having too little — it is about not caring enough! Write your elected representatives and promote support for the hungry.”

KeHE Distributors love what they do. They are natural, authentic and most importantly they are passionate about good, wholesome foods produced in sustainable ways and distributed rapidly and efficiently to a hungry world.

Their founding value is,“We thank and honor God in all we do.” KeHE is one of the oldest and most respected natural foods distributors in the industry. Where KeHE goes, goodness follows. They spread the word on healthy eating, sustainable living, and responsible business with integrity. In May KeHE Food Distributers from Florida had an exhibit at the Grand Wailea Hotel. They donated over 200 thermo bags of prepacked lunches to be distributed to the homeless. Maui Food Bank arranged for Bill Valle Director of Food Services of Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers to pick up the lunches at the Grand Wailea and distribute them to those in need. Mahalo KeHE!

KeHE Distributors donates lunches to homeless

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

–Theodore Roosevelt

Judy Gerron — Nan Inc., and Lynn Curtis — Maui Food Bank

Hawaiian by nature, the island of Molokai remains true to its laid-back island roots. Often called “The Friendly Isle,” Molokai residents are known for respecting and helping one another. As a testament to this attitude, you’ll notice there are no traffic lights — just aloha — throughout the harbor town of Kaunakakai.

The Maui Food Bank collaborates with a number of agencies on Molokai, and several of them are faith-based.

One example is St. Damien’s Catholic Parish, where Deacon Michael Shizuma serves as Co-Chair of Social Ministry. Michael’s ministry regularly reaches out to the needy in their island community, distributing food, serving hot meals, and giving out emergency food bags. Michael knows it helps kids focus in school when their tummies are full, so he and his assistants pass out backpacks filled with food to school children at risk of going hungry. The schools collaborate with Michael to make sure the right kids are getting the food donations. Mike explains, “I’m a servant of God, and that motivates me to make sure that hungry people are receiving the food they need.”

Meanwhile, Molokai Baptist Church and All God’s Children Pre-School have been faithfully serving the poor in their community for over 25 years. Dana Kaahanui, church secretary and ministry organizer, points out that serving others has long been their church’s priority. Church volunteers regularly give away food bags, and the church’s Young Life Bible study group serves hot meals to as many as 50 kids on a regular basis. They also hold uplifting services whenever and wherever they serve meals.

Dana states that she loves her work, and is inspired to continue because the community is so grateful for the help. She points out that a surprising number of food recipients choose to become volunteers themselves when they get back on their feet.

The Maui Food Bank, in collaboration with its local Molokai agencies, provides a wide variety of nutritious foods to needy residents who may otherwise not have an opportunity to enjoy such a diversity of foods. Interestingly, according to Dana, one of the first things that Molokai residents do when they leave the island is visit a supermarket, because they’ve never seen such a wide variety of food. “It’s easy for us to take for granted our access to different kinds of nutritious foods, but that simply isn’t the case in many parts of Molokai,” Dana explains. “The Maui Food Bank helps us bring the excitement of food diversity to people who really need it.”

Maui Food Bank Helps Feed the Hungry on Molokai

As Maui County’s primary safety net for hunger relief, the Maui Food Bank is also committed to serving our neighbor islands, Molokai and Lanai.

Every month we ship pallets of nutritious food and other essentials to our partner agencies on these islands — a total of more than 169,000 pounds of food a year! This food provides necessary hunger relief to our neighbors who are food insecure.

The Maui Food Bank also collaborates with Kumu Farms on Molokai. The Food Bank purchases fresh produce, including kale, lettuce and papaya, and Kumu Farms reciprocates by donating hundreds of pounds of fruits and vegetables to help the hungry on Molokai.

Our October shipment to Molokai was met by over 20 agencies who were anxiously waiting for the barge to arrive. Lynn Curtis, Maui Food Bank’s Agency Director, and Steph Kaplan, the Food Bank’s Community Relations Manager, were there to help distribute the food to our partner agencies, who in turn serve children, youth, seniors, individuals and families in need.

As the Executive Director of the Maui Food Bank, I believe it is vital for us to provide continual food supplies and other resources for all those in Maui County who may not know where their next meal is coming from.

Molokai is one of the most beautiful of the Hawaiian islands, with the tallest sea cliffs in the world. However, lurking behind all this beauty hides the reality of poverty on Molokai, which has the highest rate of unemployment in the State.

Through the commitment of our Molokai agencies, numerous volunteers, and your generous financial support, the Maui Food Bank is able to make a difference in the quest to eliminate hunger on Molokai. Thank you for your continued support!

Richard YustExecutive Director

Maui Food Bank Responds to Molokai’s Hunger Problem

Agency ConnectionFrom the Desk of Richard Yust

Maui Food BankBOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017

Mark Harbison, ChairBroker – Coldwell Banker Island Properties

Sarah E.K. Bredhoff, TreasurerSenior Wealth Manager – The Rice Partnership

Jeff Pearson, SecretaryDeputy Director of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources Commission on Water Resource Management

Robin KeanPrincipal Broker – Kean Properties LLC

Donald Mahoe, Jr.Business Banking officer – First Hawaiian Bank

Michele McLeanDeputy Director of Planning - County of Maui

Vicki ShortellApplications System Specialist – HC&S

Donna SmithRetired – Community Volunteer

Tom TezakBroker Owner – Wailea Realty a Boutique of Windermere Real Estate

Jorge TironaAVP Senior Commercial Underwriter – Central Pacific Bank

John WilkinsonAttorney – Law Office of John R. Wilkinson LLC

760 Kolu StreetWailuku, HI 96793

Phone: (808) 243-9500www.mauifoodbank.org

Our MISSION The Maui Food Bank’s mission is to help the hungry in Maui County by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships.

Like us on Facebookfacebook.com/Maui Food Bank

People Helping People

In Honolulu in 1990, Mr. Nan Chul Shin founded a construction firm and named it Nan, Inc. Mr. Shin’s company stems from the modest dream of a young entrepreneur hoping to help Hawaii build its future. From humble beginnings, with only himself and one laborer at his side, Mr. Shin began by tackling the smallest construction projects with determination and integrity — in fact, his first contract involved the installation of a single road sign!

Today, Nan, Inc. has grown to become Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated general contracting firm, with the capacity and expertise to execute highly complex projects.

Recently, Nan Inc. collected over 3,000 pounds of food plus $18,400 in cash donations for Maui Food Bank and other local food-distribution organizations. A special Mahalo to all the staff at Nan Inc. for the generosity and commitment they have exhibited by helping the hungry in Hawaii!

Local Construction Firm Provides Food and Cash Donation

Jeff BridgesOscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges is a pioneer in the celebrity fight against hunger; he founded the End to Hunger Network in 1983. “My profession is getting into other people’s shoes,” he said and explaining his empathy for parents who can’t provide for their children in a speech for Share Our Strength’s “No Kid Hungry” campaign. I have another kind of hunger, a hunger to contribute.”

Hot Off the Press

Celebrities step up to the plate to fight hunger!

Deacon Kevin Kaahanui and Dana Kaahanui

REALTORS® Association of Maui Sponsors Annual Fundraiser for Food BankEvery year during the holiday season the REALTORS® Association of Maui, a vital organization consisting of some 1,550 REALTORS® and Affiliate Members, puts on a fundraiser benefitting the Maui Food Bank. This year, enough funds were raised to provide 13,160 meals for those in need!

A very special Mahalo to Terry Tolman, RAM’s Chief Staff Executive, the REALTORS® Association of Maui staff and to all the REALTORS® who participated. The dedication and commitment that was exhibited to help the hungry on Maui through RAM’s fundraising efforts were far-reaching.

Dolly Parton“I went to bed hungry many nights as a child. It was a Dream that dressed me up when I was ragged, and it was a Dream that filled me up when I was hungry. Now it’s my Dream to see that no child in this world ever goes hungry, certainly not here in America, the most bountiful country in the world. We can do better…we must!

Erin Brokovich“Most of our citizenry believes that hunger only affects people who are lazy or people who are just looking for a handout, people who don’t want to work, but, sadly, that is not true. Over one-third of our hungry people are innocent children who are members of households that simply cannot provide enough food or proper nutrition. And

to think of the elderly suffering from malnutrition is just too hard for most of us. Unlike Third World nations, in our country the problem is not having too little — it is about not caring enough! Write your elected representatives and promote support for the hungry.”

KeHE Distributors love what they do. They are natural, authentic and most importantly they are passionate about good, wholesome foods produced in sustainable ways and distributed rapidly and efficiently to a hungry world.

Their founding value is,“We thank and honor God in all we do.” KeHE is one of the oldest and most respected natural foods distributors in the industry. Where KeHE goes, goodness follows. They spread the word on healthy eating, sustainable living, and responsible business with integrity. In May KeHE Food Distributers from Florida had an exhibit at the Grand Wailea Hotel. They donated over 200 thermo bags of prepacked lunches to be distributed to the homeless. Maui Food Bank arranged for Bill Valle Director of Food Services of Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers to pick up the lunches at the Grand Wailea and distribute them to those in need. Mahalo KeHE!

KeHE Distributors donates lunches to homeless

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

–Theodore Roosevelt

Judy Gerron — Nan Inc., and Lynn Curtis — Maui Food Bank

Hawaiian by nature, the island of Molokai remains true to its laid-back island roots. Often called “The Friendly Isle,” Molokai residents are known for respecting and helping one another. As a testament to this attitude, you’ll notice there are no traffic lights — just aloha — throughout the harbor town of Kaunakakai.

The Maui Food Bank collaborates with a number of agencies on Molokai, and several of them are faith-based.

One example is St. Damien’s Catholic Parish, where Deacon Michael Shizuma serves as Co-Chair of Social Ministry. Michael’s ministry regularly reaches out to the needy in their island community, distributing food, serving hot meals, and giving out emergency food bags. Michael knows it helps kids focus in school when their tummies are full, so he and his assistants pass out backpacks filled with food to school children at risk of going hungry. The schools collaborate with Michael to make sure the right kids are getting the food donations. Mike explains, “I’m a servant of God, and that motivates me to make sure that hungry people are receiving the food they need.”

Meanwhile, Molokai Baptist Church and All God’s Children Pre-School have been faithfully serving the poor in their community for over 25 years. Dana Kaahanui, church secretary and ministry organizer, points out that serving others has long been their church’s priority. Church volunteers regularly give away food bags, and the church’s Young Life Bible study group serves hot meals to as many as 50 kids on a regular basis. They also hold uplifting services whenever and wherever they serve meals.

Dana states that she loves her work, and is inspired to continue because the community is so grateful for the help. She points out that a surprising number of food recipients choose to become volunteers themselves when they get back on their feet.

The Maui Food Bank, in collaboration with its local Molokai agencies, provides a wide variety of nutritious foods to needy residents who may otherwise not have an opportunity to enjoy such a diversity of foods. Interestingly, according to Dana, one of the first things that Molokai residents do when they leave the island is visit a supermarket, because they’ve never seen such a wide variety of food. “It’s easy for us to take for granted our access to different kinds of nutritious foods, but that simply isn’t the case in many parts of Molokai,” Dana explains. “The Maui Food Bank helps us bring the excitement of food diversity to people who really need it.”

Maui Food Bank Helps Feed the Hungry on Molokai

As Maui County’s primary safety net for hunger relief, the Maui Food Bank is also committed to serving our neighbor islands, Molokai and Lanai.

Every month we ship pallets of nutritious food and other essentials to our partner agencies on these islands — a total of more than 169,000 pounds of food a year! This food provides necessary hunger relief to our neighbors who are food insecure.

The Maui Food Bank also collaborates with Kumu Farms on Molokai. The Food Bank purchases fresh produce, including kale, lettuce and papaya, and Kumu Farms reciprocates by donating hundreds of pounds of fruits and vegetables to help the hungry on Molokai.

Our October shipment to Molokai was met by over 20 agencies who were anxiously waiting for the barge to arrive. Lynn Curtis, Maui Food Bank’s Agency Director, and Steph Kaplan, the Food Bank’s Community Relations Manager, were there to help distribute the food to our partner agencies, who in turn serve children, youth, seniors, individuals and families in need.

As the Executive Director of the Maui Food Bank, I believe it is vital for us to provide continual food supplies and other resources for all those in Maui County who may not know where their next meal is coming from.

Molokai is one of the most beautiful of the Hawaiian islands, with the tallest sea cliffs in the world. However, lurking behind all this beauty hides the reality of poverty on Molokai, which has the highest rate of unemployment in the State.

Through the commitment of our Molokai agencies, numerous volunteers, and your generous financial support, the Maui Food Bank is able to make a difference in the quest to eliminate hunger on Molokai. Thank you for your continued support!

Richard YustExecutive Director

Maui Food Bank Responds to Molokai’s Hunger Problem

Agency ConnectionFrom the Desk of Richard Yust

Maui Food BankBOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017

Mark Harbison, ChairBroker – Coldwell Banker Island Properties

Sarah E.K. Bredhoff, TreasurerSenior Wealth Manager – The Rice Partnership

Jeff Pearson, SecretaryDeputy Director of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources Commission on Water Resource Management

Robin KeanPrincipal Broker – Kean Properties LLC

Donald Mahoe, Jr.Business Banking officer – First Hawaiian Bank

Michele McLeanDeputy Director of Planning - County of Maui

Vicki ShortellApplications System Specialist – HC&S

Donna SmithRetired – Community Volunteer

Tom TezakBroker Owner – Wailea Realty a Boutique of Windermere Real Estate

Jorge TironaAVP Senior Commercial Underwriter – Central Pacific Bank

John WilkinsonAttorney – Law Office of John R. Wilkinson LLC

760 Kolu StreetWailuku, HI 96793

Phone: (808) 243-9500www.mauifoodbank.org

Our MISSION The Maui Food Bank’s mission is to help the hungry in Maui County by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships.

Like us on Facebookfacebook.com/Maui Food Bank

People Helping People

In Honolulu in 1990, Mr. Nan Chul Shin founded a construction firm and named it Nan, Inc. Mr. Shin’s company stems from the modest dream of a young entrepreneur hoping to help Hawaii build its future. From humble beginnings, with only himself and one laborer at his side, Mr. Shin began by tackling the smallest construction projects with determination and integrity — in fact, his first contract involved the installation of a single road sign!

Today, Nan, Inc. has grown to become Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated general contracting firm, with the capacity and expertise to execute highly complex projects.

Recently, Nan Inc. collected over 3,000 pounds of food plus $18,400 in cash donations for Maui Food Bank and other local food-distribution organizations. A special Mahalo to all the staff at Nan Inc. for the generosity and commitment they have exhibited by helping the hungry in Hawaii!

Local Construction Firm Provides Food and Cash Donation

Jeff BridgesOscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges is a pioneer in the celebrity fight against hunger; he founded the End to Hunger Network in 1983. “My profession is getting into other people’s shoes,” he said and explaining his empathy for parents who can’t provide for their children in a speech for Share Our Strength’s “No Kid Hungry” campaign. I have another kind of hunger, a hunger to contribute.”

Hot Off the Press

Celebrities step up to the plate to fight hunger!

Deacon Kevin Kaahanui and Dana Kaahanui

REALTORS® Association of Maui Sponsors Annual Fundraiser for Food BankEvery year during the holiday season the REALTORS® Association of Maui, a vital organization consisting of some 1,550 REALTORS® and Affiliate Members, puts on a fundraiser benefitting the Maui Food Bank. This year, enough funds were raised to provide 13,160 meals for those in need!

A very special Mahalo to Terry Tolman, RAM’s Chief Staff Executive, the REALTORS® Association of Maui staff and to all the REALTORS® who participated. The dedication and commitment that was exhibited to help the hungry on Maui through RAM’s fundraising efforts were far-reaching.

Dolly Parton“I went to bed hungry many nights as a child. It was a Dream that dressed me up when I was ragged, and it was a Dream that filled me up when I was hungry. Now it’s my Dream to see that no child in this world ever goes hungry, certainly not here in America, the most bountiful country in the world. We can do better…we must!

Erin Brokovich“Most of our citizenry believes that hunger only affects people who are lazy or people who are just looking for a handout, people who don’t want to work, but, sadly, that is not true. Over one-third of our hungry people are innocent children who are members of households that simply cannot provide enough food or proper nutrition. And

to think of the elderly suffering from malnutrition is just too hard for most of us. Unlike Third World nations, in our country the problem is not having too little — it is about not caring enough! Write your elected representatives and promote support for the hungry.”

KeHE Distributors love what they do. They are natural, authentic and most importantly they are passionate about good, wholesome foods produced in sustainable ways and distributed rapidly and efficiently to a hungry world.

Their founding value is,“We thank and honor God in all we do.” KeHE is one of the oldest and most respected natural foods distributors in the industry. Where KeHE goes, goodness follows. They spread the word on healthy eating, sustainable living, and responsible business with integrity. In May KeHE Food Distributers from Florida had an exhibit at the Grand Wailea Hotel. They donated over 200 thermo bags of prepacked lunches to be distributed to the homeless. Maui Food Bank arranged for Bill Valle Director of Food Services of Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Centers to pick up the lunches at the Grand Wailea and distribute them to those in need. Mahalo KeHE!

KeHE Distributors donates lunches to homeless

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

–Theodore Roosevelt

Judy Gerron — Nan Inc., and Lynn Curtis — Maui Food Bank

How you can help

Food is our priority. Your food donations are distributed to over 10,000 needy people in Maui County each month.

Financial support is essential to our mission. For every dollar you give we are able to provide 4 meals to hungry people.

We rely on volunteers like you. Volunteers contribute significantly to the daily operations of the Maui Food Bank.

Board Chair Mark Harbison Demonstrates a Heart for the HungryThe Maui Food Bank’s Board of Directors is Chaired by Mark Harbison, a Broker for Coldwell Banker Island Properties. Originally from Oklahoma, Mark lived and studied in Tokyo and Hong Kong returning to Maui with his wife Lisa Oyama, who had grown up on Maui. In 2001, Mark and Lisa decided to make Maui their home, and they’ve lived here on the island ever since.

Mark has been a member of the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea since November 2001, is a past President and is currently the District 5,000 (Hawaii) Rotary Foundation Committee Vice Chair and Grants Chair. Rotary’s official motto is “Service Above Self,” and Mark models that attitude through his volunteer service on the Food Bank’s Board.

Over the years, Mark has played a key role in organizing the Rotary Club’s tremendously successful Holiday and Spring Food Drives. He explains that “Food drives are a great way to serve our community while increasing awareness of the Maui Food Bank and the hunger issues that we work to solve. There are close to 300 Rotarians on Maui, so together we’re able to make a big impact with our food drives.”

Mark’s deep desire to serve mankind first came to light when he was on business in Calcutta, India. He was shocked at the poverty he encountered there, and one day in front of the hotel where he was staying, he stumbled over a beggar with no arms or legs on the steps of the hotel. Mark was unable to get that image out of his mind, and he resolved to do whatever he could to help eliminate this kind of poverty.

Once becoming involved with the Food Bank, Mark’s eyes were opened to the ever-growing need for food relief here in Maui County. Since then, he has selflessly applied himself to the task of helping Maui’s hungry.

Mark has been a real gift to the Maui Food Bank. We sincerely appreciate the wisdom, experience and spirit of generosity he brings to his position as a colleague and Board Member.

Board Focus

For most of us, the holidays are a favorite time of the year. Unfortunately, for others, this festive season is no different than any other occasion.

Knowing that thousands of children in our island community would not sit down at a family table to enjoy a holiday meal, we sent out an urgent appeal to all of our friends Maui, asking for help to bring these children “Hope for the Holidays.” You immediately responded. Rotary Clubs, businesses, schools, places of worship, community clubs, county offices, individuals, Safeway, Times Supermarkets, Longs Drugs and Island Grocery Depot rose to the occasion. Over 300 food drives were held providing 578,639 pounds of food for those in need.

While food and financial donations can be quantified, the impact they have on the lives of hungry people is immeasurable. The generosity of our food and financial donors helps the Maui Food Bank provide wholesome food and bring comfort, relief and hope to people in need. Thank you for bringing Hope for the Holidays to hungry people throughout Maui County.

Maui Residents Reach Out with “Hope for the Holidays”

Skyline Eco-Adventures, Hawaii’s award-winning zipline tour company and operator of the first zipline course in the United States, launched their Third Annual Skyline Loves Kama’aina resident promotion in September supporting the Maui Food Bank.

During this promotion, Skyline Eco-Adventures offered free Zipline tours to Hawaii residents with the donation of 10 non-perishable food items per person. Residents were able to experience ziplining on their choice of Skyline’s two Maui courses, including Skyline Haleakala or Skyline Ka’anapali. The promotion zipped over 400 Kama’aina residents and collected 7,600 pounds of food for the Maui Food Bank.

In addition to Skyline’s local community involvement, Skyline Eco-Adventures is committed to giving back to local community groups, and as a member of 1% For The Planet, Skyline also donates at least 1% of annual revenues to local conservation causes.

Tom Kratsch, Director of Marketing for Skyline said, “From the very founding of the

company in 2002 it has been the company’s culture to do good and have fun all at the same time. Giving back to the community is a priority; reinvesting in the community and showcasing what a business can do to make a difference is at the very heart of Skyline Eco-Adventures.”

Skyline’s commitment to the community is reflected in this enormously successful food drive, which has provided over 10,000 meals for people in need.

Skyline Eco-Adventures is Hawaii’s most awarded zipline company and was selected among more than 100,000 picks in HAWAI‘I Magazine’s Third Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Skyline operates two Maui zipline tours at Ka‘anapali and Haleakala. Visit www.zipline.com.

Volunteer HI-Light -Throughout the years, the Hyatt Regency Maui in Ka’anapali has consistently supported the Maui Food Bank by conducting food and fund drives. Recently, Hyatt’s Community Relations Manager, Sherlyn Dagdagan, contacted the Food Bank’s Community Relations Manager, Stephanie Kaplan, to inquire about other ways the Hyatt could assist the Food Bank.

Knowing that when volunteers get hands-on involvement in the Food Bank’s operations, they gain a better understanding of the depth of the need, Stephanie encouraged Sherlyn to bring a team to the Food Bank to work in the warehouse for a day.

Twelve volunteers from the Hyatt converged on the Food Bank facility, sorting and packing hundreds of pounds of donated food. They were impressed by the Food Bank’s operations and marveled at how many lives would be touched by the food they packed.

During the tour of the Food Bank, the volunteers observed the food that goes into the Aloha BackPack Buddies program and got a glimpse of how great the need is for funding for this program. All of the Hyatt volunteers expressed that they enjoyed seeing cans of food they recognized from their past, and it led many of them to share food memories from when they were young.

Mahalo to Hyatt Regency Maui’s management and employees for giving back to the community through donations and by participating in beneficial programs that help the hungry!

Hyatt Regency Maui in Ka’anapali Steps Up their Commitment to Helping the Hungry

www.mauifoodbank.org

Winter 2017

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Skyline Eco-Adventures Supports Maui Food Bank through Zipline Promotion

On Thanksgiving Day, more than 300 participants, including an impressive 264 paddlers on the water, came together for the 16th annual Paddle for Hunger event to benefit Maui Food Bank.

Organized by Hawaiian Paddle Sports, this year’s event featured untimed “races,” silent auction, door prizes, and a pre-event food drive at Nalu’s in Kihei.

Breaking all previous records the 2016 event raised enough food and funds to provide 33,400 meals for needy families in Maui County.

We extend a huge mahalo to the Maui community for their support. It is because of events like Paddle for Hunger and the generosity of individuals and companies like Hawaiian Paddle Sports that make it possible for us to help the hungry in Maui County.

16th Annual Paddle for Hunger

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Mark Harbison and Lisa Oyama

Kihei-Wailea Rotary

Maui High School HOSA Club

How you can help

Food is our priority. Your food donations are distributed to over 10,000 needy people in Maui County each month.

Financial support is essential to our mission. For every dollar you give we are able to provide 4 meals to hungry people.

We rely on volunteers like you. Volunteers contribute significantly to the daily operations of the Maui Food Bank.

Board Chair Mark Harbison Demonstrates a Heart for the HungryThe Maui Food Bank’s Board of Directors is Chaired by Mark Harbison, a Broker for Coldwell Banker Island Properties. Originally from Oklahoma, Mark lived and studied in Tokyo and Hong Kong returning to Maui with his wife Lisa Oyama, who had grown up on Maui. In 2001, Mark and Lisa decided to make Maui their home, and they’ve lived here on the island ever since.

Mark has been a member of the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea since November 2001, is a past President and is currently the District 5,000 (Hawaii) Rotary Foundation Committee Vice Chair and Grants Chair. Rotary’s official motto is “Service Above Self,” and Mark models that attitude through his volunteer service on the Food Bank’s Board.

Over the years, Mark has played a key role in organizing the Rotary Club’s tremendously successful Holiday and Spring Food Drives. He explains that “Food drives are a great way to serve our community while increasing awareness of the Maui Food Bank and the hunger issues that we work to solve. There are close to 300 Rotarians on Maui, so together we’re able to make a big impact with our food drives.”

Mark’s deep desire to serve mankind first came to light when he was on business in Calcutta, India. He was shocked at the poverty he encountered there, and one day in front of the hotel where he was staying, he stumbled over a beggar with no arms or legs on the steps of the hotel. Mark was unable to get that image out of his mind, and he resolved to do whatever he could to help eliminate this kind of poverty.

Once becoming involved with the Food Bank, Mark’s eyes were opened to the ever-growing need for food relief here in Maui County. Since then, he has selflessly applied himself to the task of helping Maui’s hungry.

Mark has been a real gift to the Maui Food Bank. We sincerely appreciate the wisdom, experience and spirit of generosity he brings to his position as a colleague and Board Member.

Board Focus

For most of us, the holidays are a favorite time of the year. Unfortunately, for others, this festive season is no different than any other occasion.

Knowing that thousands of children in our island community would not sit down at a family table to enjoy a holiday meal, we sent out an urgent appeal to all of our friends on Maui, asking for help to bring these children “Hope for the Holidays.” You immediately responded. Rotary Clubs, businesses, schools, places of worship, community clubs, county offices, individuals, Safeway, Times Supermarkets, Longs Drugs and Island Grocery Depot rose to the occasion. Over 300 food drives were held providing 578,639 pounds of food for those in need.

While food and financial donations can be quantified, the impact they have on the lives of hungry people is immeasurable. The generosity of our food and financial donors helps the Maui Food Bank provide wholesome food and bring comfort, relief and hope to people in need. Thank you for bringing Hope for the Holidays to hungry people throughout Maui County.

Maui Residents Reach Out with “Hope for the Holidays”

Skyline Eco-Adventures, Hawaii’s award-winning zipline tour company and operator of the first zipline course in the United States, launched their Third Annual Skyline Loves Kama’aina resident promotion in September supporting the Maui Food Bank.

During this promotion, Skyline Eco-Adventures offered free Zipline tours to Hawaii residents with the donation of 10 non-perishable food items per person. Residents were able to experience ziplining on their choice of Skyline’s two Maui courses, including Skyline Haleakala or Skyline Ka’anapali. The promotion zipped over 400 Kama’aina residents and collected 7,600 pounds of food for the Maui Food Bank.

In addition to Skyline’s local community involvement, Skyline Eco-Adventures is committed to giving back to local community groups, and as a member of 1% For The Planet, Skyline also donates at least 1% of annual revenues to local conservation causes.

Tom Kratsch, Director of Marketing for Skyline said, “From the very founding of the

company in 2002 it has been the company’s culture to do good and have fun all at the same time. Giving back to the community is a priority; reinvesting in the community and showcasing what a business can do to make a difference is at the very heart of Skyline Eco-Adventures.”

Skyline’s commitment to the community is reflected in this enormously successful food drive, which has provided over 10,000 meals for people in need.

Skyline Eco-Adventures is Hawaii’s most awarded zipline company and was selected among more than 100,000 picks in HAWAI‘I Magazine’s Third Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Skyline operates two Maui zipline tours at Ka‘anapali and Haleakala. Visit www.zipline.com.

Volunteer HI-Light -Throughout the years, the Hyatt Regency Maui in Ka’anapali has consistently supported the Maui Food Bank by conducting food and fund drives. Recently, Hyatt’s Community Relations Manager, Sherlyn Dagdagan, contacted the Food Bank’s Community Relations Manager, Stephanie Kaplan, to inquire about other ways the Hyatt could assist the Food Bank.

Knowing that when volunteers get hands-on involvement in the Food Bank’s operations, they gain a better understanding of the depth of the need, Stephanie encouraged Sherlyn to bring a team to the Food Bank to work in the warehouse for a day.

Twelve volunteers from the Hyatt converged on the Food Bank facility, sorting and packing hundreds of pounds of donated food. They were impressed by the Food Bank’s operations and marveled at how many lives would be touched by the food they packed.

During the tour of the Food Bank, the volunteers observed the food that goes into the Aloha BackPack Buddies program and got a glimpse of how great the need is for funding for this program. All of the Hyatt volunteers expressed that they enjoyed seeing cans of food they recognized from their past, and it led many of them to share food memories from when they were young.

Mahalo to Hyatt Regency Maui’s management and employees for giving back to the community through donations and by participating in beneficial programs that help the hungry!

Hyatt Regency Maui in Ka’anapali Steps Up their Commitment to Helping the Hungry

www.mauifoodbank.org

Winter 2017

2N e w s l e t t e rScoops

Skyline Eco-Adventures Supports Maui Food Bank through Zipline Promotion

On Thanksgiving Day, more than 300 participants, including an impressive 264 paddlers on the water, came together for the 16th annual Paddle for Hunger event to benefit Maui Food Bank.

Organized by Hawaiian Paddle Sports, this year’s event featured untimed “races,” silent auction, door prizes, and a pre-event food drive at Nalu’s in Kihei.

Breaking all previous records the 2016 event raised enough food and funds to provide 33,400 meals for needy families in Maui County.

We extend a huge mahalo to the Maui community for their support. It is because of events like Paddle for Hunger and the generosity of individuals and companies like Hawaiian Paddle Sports that make it possible for us to help the hungry in Maui County.

16th Annual Paddle for Hunger

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Mark Harbison and Lisa Oyama

Kihei-Wailea Rotary

Maui High School HOSA Club