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: info@kokuaharvest.org

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.

  • Ongoing
  • 1-2

  • Ongoing Commitment
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Multiple Locations
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: info@kokuaharvest.org

  • Ongoing
  • 1-2

  • Ongoing Commitment
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Multiple Locations
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.

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