Funviralpark Through the Farm to Food Bank program, food banks become customers of last resort for farmers who have crops to harvest but no buyers. Instead of tilling their crops, farmers can bring their crops to harvest and food banks will pay for the associated labor, processing and packaging costs. Maui Food Bank Fresh 4 All and Hawaii Food Bank’s Kupuna Fresh Program supports local farmers and strengthens Hawaii’s food supply while delivering farm-to-table produce to underserved families in their communities. increase. Over 10,000 residents are estimated to benefit from agricultural produce that would otherwise be wasted.
John Yang, M.D., president and medical director of Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, said: “We hope these grants to Maui and Hawaii food banks will help keep local families from going hungry and provide resources that will help sustain Hawaii’s farmers and food supplies. .”
Kaiser Permanente works to improve the health of the communities it serves. These grants are the latest in a series of donations from Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii to ensure residents across the state receive essential support services that impact their overall health. Through 2022, Kaiser Permanente has contributed more than $2.2 million through community grants and scholarships to improve health and wellness in Hawaii.
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