Kokua Food Basket

Kokua Food Basket was established in August 1984, and since then has provided food distribution to houseless and limited income persons in Waimanalo. Each Wednesday, approximately 40 families are served.

We ask people to come to the regular weekly distribution in-order to receive food as part of the means by which we, as individuals take direct responsibility of ourselves -- part of being present and growing in maturity. Two exceptions to this policy has applied to those who have been new to living on the beach or in enclaves.

Each Wednesday, we are reminded of the love of Akua (God) and the free offering of gifts by Akua in creation which surrounds and richly enhances our lives and in relationships which nurture, affirm and enrich our lives. We are reminded that our goal is to live pono, in harmony within ourselves and our immediate family and the community and world beyond.

Each Thanksgiving, Kokua Food Basket provides bento dinners to take home.