OCTOBER 1-3*, 2026
ʻAiaola
Food is Medicine
Summit
Join leaders from healthcare, agriculture, and community organizations to advance Food is Medicine as both a practice and a longstanding cultural movement in Hawaiʻi. Together, we will explore how locally sourced, culturally grounded nutrition can strengthen community health while leveraging unique opportunities like the Medicaid 1115 Waiver to build a more resilient and equitable food and healthcare system.
Registration opens Summer 2026
As Hawaiʻi deepens its commitment to Food is Medicine and works toward a future where locally sourced nutrition is integrated into care, this summit represents a pivotal moment to align partnerships, policy, and community action.
The 2026 Hawaiʻi Food is Medicine Summit will gather:
Community-based organizations
Local farmers and food hubs
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Medicaid and Managed Care leaders
Philanthropy and private sector partners
Researchers and policy experts
Together, we will align on:
ʻĀina accountability and cultural grounding
FIM design and delivery
Local procurement standards
Health and economic impact measurement
Community Care Hub infrastructure
Data and reimbursement systems
Hosted by Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance
Location: Oʻahu (Venue TBA)
*OCTOBER 3 WILL BE AN OPTIONAL HUAKAʻI (FIELD TRIP) DAY
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