Kōkua Harvest (Volunteer returnees)
Kokua Harvest
Kōkua Harvest is Hawaiʻi Island’s food rescue project. We prevent food waste at its source, build community resilience and connection, and strengthen access to healthy, nutrient-dense fresh fruit and vegetables. We harvest and distribute excess produce to low-income communities throughout Hawai’i Island.Harvest fresh produce with us! You can expect to be part of harvesting, trimming, washing, and sorting fresh produce in the field. For opportunities check: https://www.kokuaharvest.org/volunteer.php or email: [email protected]
Kokua Harvest
About the organizer
MISSION
Through the act of working together to share fresh produce, Kōkua Harvest connects and nourishes our island, builds stronger community relationships, and fosters a deeper appreciation for the food and resources our ʻāina (land) provides for us.
VALUES
1. Kōkua (the selfless helping of others)
2. Aloha (compassion for others)
3. Mālama (to take care of)
4. Laulima (cooperation of many hands)
We achieve our mission by harvesting and distributing excess produce from farms and private residents to community groups and individuals around Hawaiʻi Island. We work with volunteers who harvest the produce, then we team up with local community groups who distribute the harvests to their patrons.
Good For
Meeting People
Activity Type
Outdoor, Farms & Gardens, Food Prep & Distribution
Cause
Food Insecurity
Requirements
RSVP Required
Kōkua Harvest (Volunteer returnees)
Kokua Harvest
Kōkua Harvest is Hawaiʻi Island’s food rescue project. We prevent food waste at its source, build community resilience and connection, and strengthen access to healthy, nutrient-dense fresh fruit and vegetables. We harvest and distribute excess produce to low-income communities throughout Hawai’i Island.Harvest fresh produce with us! You can expect to be part of harvesting, trimming, washing, and sorting fresh produce in the field. For opportunities check: https://www.kokuaharvest.org/volunteer.php or email: [email protected]
Good For
Meeting People
Activity Type
Outdoor, Farms & Gardens, Food Prep & Distribution
Cause
Food Insecurity
Requirements
RSVP Required
Kokua Harvest
About the organizer
MISSION
Through the act of working together to share fresh produce, Kōkua Harvest connects and nourishes our island, builds stronger community relationships, and fosters a deeper appreciation for the food and resources our ʻāina (land) provides for us.
VALUES
1. Kōkua (the selfless helping of others)
2. Aloha (compassion for others)
3. Mālama (to take care of)
4. Laulima (cooperation of many hands)
We achieve our mission by harvesting and distributing excess produce from farms and private residents to community groups and individuals around Hawaiʻi Island. We work with volunteers who harvest the produce, then we team up with local community groups who distribute the harvests to their patrons.