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Project Information * 40. Project Title EXIIIBIT A Kokua Harvest Fruit Stand Project in Council District 9 41. Project Start Date **SKIPPED** 42. Project End Date **SKIPPED** 43. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. North Kohala South Kohala 44. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 9 *45. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The Food Basket's (TFB) Kokua Harvest Program seeks $5,000 in funding to support the implementation, management, and maintenance of at least three fruit stands in Council District 9. In support of TFB's mission to end hunger in HawaPi County, this project aims to increase access to fresh, locally sourced produce, support community connection and resilience, and provide healthier, free food options for residents. The fruit stands will serve as convenient distribution points for fresh fruits and vegetables while encouraging community connection and reducing food waste. Council District 9 faces challenges in food accessibility, with limited options for affordable fresh produce. Many residents rely on processed or non-perishable foods due to a lack of access to fresh food sources. Additionally, the Kokua Harvest Program often struggles to find distribution opportunities for large harvests. This project will address these issues by: 1) Providing free, fresh produce to residents on an ongoing basis; 2) Establishing a reliable and community -centered produce reaches consumers rather than being discarded; and 3) Implementing a text alert system to notify residents when fresh fruit is available, ensuring better access to produce when it is at its freshest and minimizing potential waste at the fruit stands. *46. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To end hunger in Hawaii County. *47. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. The Food Basket (TFB) is the nonprofit behind the Council District 9 Fruit Stand Project, aligning with its mission to reduce hunger and increase food access across Hawaii County. TFB's Kokua Harvest Program will oversee the setup and management of at least three fruit stands, ensuring the distribution of fresh, locally sourced produce to residents. They will coordinate construction, maintenance, and stock management while fostering community engagement through text alerts and local connections. TFB is also responsible for the project's budget, securing initial and ongoing funding, and maintaining the stands in the long term. This initiative will enhance food access, reduce waste, and build community resilience in Council District 9, with TFB ensuring its sustainable operation. *48. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. 2025 KH CRF D9 Budget Worksheet.xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawai'i 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.