Foodbank Blessing And Opening
Excitement and optimism were in the air, and food was on the shelves, when the Hawaii Foodbank hosted a Hawaiian blessing and opening reception for its new warehouse in the Puhi area. Local officials and many volunteers turned out for the event Aug. 11. The blessing was an important first step in providing food free of charge to those who need it.
Photos by Daniel Lane
- Peter Yukimura and Councilwoman JoAnn Yukimura, Barry O’Connell, Linda Chu Takayama and Dick Grimm
- Kaliko Santos, Chief Robert Westerman and Liberta Albao
- Gerald Ako and Gordon Yee
- Alicia Cole, Christie Salvadore and Rev. Jeannie Thompson
- Joy Koerte and Councilmember Nadine Nakamura
- Roxanne Stark and Stella Kaneko
- Allan Beall, Ken Ho and Mike Kajiwara
- Kim Tamaoka and June Tada
- Stephanie Fernandes and Celia Melchor-Questin
- Darcie Yukimura, and Arlene and Derek Kawakami
- Sile Asotasi and Pastor Joe Hunkin Jr
- Sonia and Blaine Nakano, and Melanie Zaima-Higashi
- Jade Moon and Lori Kaya
- Daryl Sato, Chuck Blanford, Mike Kajiwara and Gerald Shintaku
- Momi Kaliloa, Oly Kaleiohi and Pat Hillegonds
- Brandon Vallejos, Wes Perreira and Ken Ho
- Jimmy Sone, Lynnette Medrano-Stine, Scott Giarman, Momi Kaliloa, Oly Kaleiohi and Pat Hillegonds and Lori and Devin Almarza
- Keegan Forrest, Daniel Ward, James Frascino and Hersh Woolery
- Kirk Nakamoto, Michelle Panoke and Wes Perreira
- Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kekua with Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai