FOOD 4 KEIKI is a program of the Food Bank and a direct response to childhood hunger on the islands of Oahu and .

A collaborative effort with the state Department of Education and non-profit partners, the Food Bank has helped to stand-up food pantries at twenty-seven school campuses in the last two years distributing thousands of pounds of food to hungry keiki where the needs are greatest.

Hawaii Food Bank volunteers prepare food bags weighing approximately 5 lbs., just heavy enough for a child to carry home for easy preparation. Each pantry is affiliated with a third-party non-profit organization who along with nurturing school staff feed our children’s body and spirit with dignity and respect.

The Pandemic and COVID-19 restrictions have forced some partner agencies to let go or furlough employees. This shortage in personnel can negatively impact pantry operations once the new school year resumes this Fall. It is important that we take opportunities to support important hunger relief programs such as these in our communities.

Parish Food Pantries within any of the school districts below are encouraged to inquire with schools on designated pantry days so to keep parents/families informed. The previous Hawaii Food Bank Backpack program that fed 2 school campuses has since transitioned to FOOD 4 KEIKI.

OAHU School Name Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School Kipapa Elementary Wahiawa Elementary School Waianae Elementary School Makaha Elementary School Kaewai Elementary School Pu'uhale Elementary School Maili Elementary School Kamaile Academy Linapuni Elementary School Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School Waianae High School Kalihi Elementary School Waipahu Elementary School Ka'ala Elementary School Blanche Pope Elementary School Kahuku High & Intermediate School Nanakuli High & Intermediate School

KAUAI School Name Koloa Elementary School Kauai High School Eleele Elementary School Kilauea Elementary School Kauai Community College Kanuikapono Charter School Kapaa Elementary School Kekaha Elementary School