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The Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is proud to partner with Hilo Farmer's Market (@hilofarmersmarket) for another year of connecting seniors to fresh local foods! Nestled in the heart of downtown, Hilo's largest open-air market carries a wide selection of local and tropical produce. SFMNP provides vouchers to low-income seniors to use at participating local farmers’ markets. To learn more, visit hceoc.net/SFMNP or the link in our profile. Contact (808) 731-7009 ext. 604 or coctavio@hceoc.net with questions. 📸 Big Island Reviews ↗️ hilofarmersmarket.com

You may have seen our vans on the road shuttling residents around Hawai'i Island, but have you ever wondered who's behind the wheel? Get to know some of our amazing team of drivers, starting with Carlos! Carlos Bellotto is originally from Hilo and now lives in Pāhoa. He started driving for HCEOC in 2022 after being inspired by his uncles. "Two of my uncles have been working here for a long time, and they had nothing but positive things to say about their job and how it has made such a positive impact on their lives and the men they are today." Now approaching his one-year work anniversary, Carlos believes the best of his job is "building a relationship with clients, earning one another's trust, and really getting to know one another." Mahalo Carlos for all the work you do for our Transportation team!

Welcome to Mother Nature’s Miracle Organic Farm (@mothernaturesmiracle) in Pa‘auilo, the newest farm to partner with the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)! Mother Nature’s Miracle is a certified organic farm with produce found in dozens of local grocery stores and restaurants. SFMNP provides vouchers to low-income seniors to use at participating local farmers’ markets. To learn more, visit hceoc.net/SFMNP or the link in our profile. Contact (808) 731-7009 ext. 604 or coctavio@hceoc.net with questions. 📸 Mother Nature's Miracle ↗️ mothernaturesmiracle.farm

Māhalo 💜 to our HCEOC ‘Ohana and community members for supporting such an amazing Relay for Life event tonight! PC 📸 @jai.miyamoto

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