Hunger Awareness
We Have a Plan
Our Strategic Objective
Ensure all community members have access to nutritious foods.
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)
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