We Have a Plan

Our Strategic Objective

Hunger Awareness Committee (HAC) members (NI):

• Oahu – Nadine Nishioka (Manoa), Joyce Pang (Chinatown), Irwin Santos (Kamehameha), Arlene Shimokawa (Kapahulu Moiliili), Cynthia Chun (Hawaii Kai)
• Hawaii East – Blayne Hanagami (Akaka Falls), Leelen Park (Hilo Crescent City – Food Pantry)

Note:  East Hawai’i, Maui, & Kauai have indicated that they will be handling their own food drives or that they have none planned. 

Goal: Have D50 hunger projects (vs. by each island) whenever possible.

• Look at hunger initiatives of other clubs/islands to get ideas
• Recognize clubs’ hunger contributions and projects
• Be a resource to clubs who need assistance

Plan: Reach out to all clubs

• Get suggestions from HAC
• Strategize with Foodbanks/Pantry/Basket
• Send announcements as soon as possible
• Add dates to D50 calendar

Involve the Leos – Winston, Roosevelt, Moanalua, Campbell, Farrington, Kapolei, Kaiser, Hilo High, Waiakea, Kona, Baldwin, etc.

• Participate at food drives

D50 Hunger budget (approved) – $900 (may be reallocated)

• $450 – “How to fight hunger” presentation at Kauluwela Elementary School Goodie bag
• $450 – D50 Food Drive (sell/donation t-shirts that Lions wear at food drive)
• Apply for HLF grant

Include information about other projects during food drives:  Eyeglass collection, Lion Membership, etc.

Publicity/Media: Post what clubs are doing to fighting hunger to D50 website/social media.  Get local news media coverage when possible and appropriate.

Planned Events:

• August 27, 2022 – Hawaii Foodbank Drive – Lions sign up on Foodbank site
• September – Hunger Action Month (* Jen to send info to forward to D50)
• October 11/12, 2022 – Kauluwela Elementary School motivational speaker (fight hunger) – pending
• November 19, 2022 – D50 Food Drive (open statewide)
• May 28, 2023 – World Hunger Day (statewide)