HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-05 County of Hawaii, Food Bank Cooperate on Food Drop-Offs Islandwide during Month of May -- press release
Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440
May 5, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
Food Drop-Offs throughout the Month of May in Hawai‘i County
The County of Hawai‘i is working with the Food Basket, the Hawai‘i National Guard and
the State Sheriff’s Division to provide food drop-offs islandwide in May, during the
ongoing COVID-19 emergency.
Motorists should be aware of the potential for traffic congestion near the food
distribution sites before and during the drop-off events. The Hawai‘i Police Department,
the National Guard and Sheriff’s Division are assisting with traffic control.
The following is the May schedule for the food drop-offs:
Waimea/Waikoloa Community Distribution
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Waimea District Park
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Ocean View Community Distribution
Monday, May 11, 2020
Kahuku Park
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Hilo Community Distribution
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Hōnaunau/Ho‘okena Community Distribution
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Ho‘okena Elementary School
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Food Drop-off Schedule in Hawai‘i County
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Pāhoa Community Distribution
Friday, May 15, 2020
Pāhoa Community Center
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Kohala Community Distribution
Monday, May 18, 2020
Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Hāwī
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Kona Community Distribution
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Old Kona Airport Gym Location
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Pāpa‘aloa Community Distribution
Friday, May 22, 2020
Pāpa‘aloa Community Center Gym
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Honoka‘a Community Distribution
Friday, May 22, 2020
Honoka‘a Sports Complex and Skate Park
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.*
Pāhala Community Distribution
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Ka‘ū District Gym
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Mountain View and Volcano Community Distribution
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Cooper Center
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
* or until food supplies are depleted