Kaiser Permanente: Strengthening food security across the islands

HONOLULU — Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii has awarded grants totaling $263,000 to four local nonprofits dedicated to improving food security and health equity across the islands. The Food Basket received $75,000, the Hawaii Good Food Alliance received $50,000, Aloha Harvest received $43,000, and the Hawaii Food Bank will be receiving $95,000.

The grants are part of Kaiser Permanente’s ongoing efforts to address the social needs that affect health, both within and outside of the health care system. When communities have consistent access to healthy food and other essentials, everyone in Hawaii has a better chance to thrive and achieve good health.