Over 23,000 Hawai‘i County residents struggle with food insecurity, of which over 70% fall below the 200% poverty threshold. And, since the beginning of the pandemic, food insecurity in the state has grown by 50%. In an environment with a rich agricultural heritage and a diverse number of local farms and culinary businesses, we partner with local vendors to distribute reliable and nutritious meals to food-scarce households. Some of our programs also provide job opportunity through skills training and professional experience in the food service and agricultural sectors.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition
Eddie Yokoyama, Manager
961-2681 x 301
eyokoyama@hceoc.net
This program provides transportation for seniors to access fresh, local food at farmers markets.
Food Service Program
Darrell Egami, Manager
935-4654
degami@hceoc.net
Our food service program provides culinary training and prepares meals for Food Out and select local schools.
Citric Acid Voucher
Eddie Yokoyama, Manager
961-2681 x 301
eyokoyama@hceoc.net
We sell vouchers for citric acid to the public to help communities offset invasive coqui outbreaks in their area.