Page 3 - MidWeek Kauai - Dec 29, 2021

DECEMBER 29, 2021 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK 3
The Musubi Truck has launched “Feed Our Keiki” with a mis- sion to feed 2,000 children this month. To help the busi- ness reach its goal, donate $5 to support our community’s keiki with a free lunch.
ANDREA RAYNE, writer for The Musubi Truck
Food Truck Driven To Feed Keiki
The Musubi Truck owners Kelly Kakalia and Makua Woodside, along with chef Brentten Rapozo, have settled into their new location in the heart of Kapa‘a. The truck is within walking distance to Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex, which includes the renovated Kapa‘a Skate Park. Off the beaten path from tour- ist traffic, they serve many local families and among the “regulars” are keiki stopping in for a snack.
The Musubi Truck owners Kelly Kakalia and Makua Woodside (above) launched “Feed Our Keiki,” which has a goal to provide free lunch for 2,000 kids in December (right). PHOTOS COURTESY THE MUSUBI TRUCK
Kakalia noticed the kids were often paying in change, begging their friends to buy them one, or even asking for a musubi when they were short. The Musubi Truck has been happy to pick up the spare change and has even dropped off extra food at the skate park and homeless camps at the end of the day for these awesome keiki.
support of the community. Our goal has always been to cater to the locals and be a safe place for kids to come hang out. It’s important that we take care of each other.”
If you see a need, take the lead. Knowing that holiday break is right around the corner, it was on the owners’ heart to step up and help.
The Musubi Truck teamed up with the Kaua‘i Skate ‘Ohana to give out $5 lunch vouchers to kids that need it most. They will distribute the vouchers to youth programs throughout the island. Alo- ha Exchange wants to hook these kids up with some gear, too, so they’ll be joining forc- es to spread some joy and alo- ha over the holiday break.
“Many of these kids are on free or reduced lunch pro- grams, and without school lunches, parents either have to provide extra meals or kids have to prepare meals them- selves while parents are at work,” Kakalia explains. “We want to feed these kids — we are committed to providing 2,000 free lunches with the
Donations can be made directly at the truck or via themusubitruck.square.site. Each $5 donation buys one keiki meal voucher (one mu- subi, chips and juice). Follow along on Instagram to watch the owners reach their goal at @themusubitruck.