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Project Information * 47. Project Title EXHIBIT A 1st Annual Smoke It Up Festival 48. Project Start Date 10/25/2025 49. Project End Date 10/25/2025 50. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Puna 51. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 4 * 52. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The concept of hosting a smoke meat festival came about as a collaborative project involving many partners and individuals. The Hawaii Community Foundation offered a Puna Strong Collaborative grant opportunity in late 2024 for which Malama 0 Puna applied. The event, held on October 25, 2025, at the Maku'u Farmers Market, will feature educational information from University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on feral pig diseases and pathogens to guide the public to consume the meat safely. There will be education provided on the impacts of wild pigs on the spread of forest diseases, such as Rapid'Ohi'a Death, and their effects on native plant species. At least a dozen professional chefs and community college food science students are being invited to compete for the best dishes made with feral pig meat, and a cookbook of recipes will be published. The festival will include live entertainers, and attendees will enjoy food tastings and beverages. This event was planned in conjunction with the County's Department of Research and Development's contract to perform a 4-point plan, which includes exploring ways to encourage the safe consumption of feral pig meat. The population of feral pigs on the Big Island has grown exponentially, especially in the last decade, causing widespread property damage and harm to pets and small children. It is imperative to encourage hunting and the process of feral pigs to alleviate the strain they are putting on private property and agriculture. It is hoped that this project will lead to the successful branding of Hawaii as a location to acquire high -quality feral meat products. * 53. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Malama 0 Puna is a Hawai'i nonprofit 501(C)(3) corporation and volunteer service organization that focuses on environmental health, community sustainability, and stability. Our mission is to protect critical habitat, native species, open spaces and traditional cultural landscapes for future generations through hands-on projects, environmental education, advocacy, and networking. * 54. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Malama 0 Puna has made Food Security one of its primary activities given food insecurity is one of the bigger issues in the district of Puna. Starting with food provision efforts following the 2018 lava eruption which displaced many households followed by the COVID 19 pandemic which further disadvantaged the Puna population attempting to feed their families, Malama 0 Puna has engaged in projects designed to provide nutritious foods both in giveaway programs, backyard gardening programs, establishment of community gardens/fruit orchards, and development of a permaculture garden. Feral pig meat, if vetted for disease and properly cooked, provides an excellent protein source to help provide a nutritious food supply to the public * 55. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. Smoke It Up CRF Budget Form complete.xisx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.