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Mālama I Nā Hulu Kūpuna Caring for our Treasured Kūpuna Local Food Distribution for East Maui Kūpuna
a variety of leafy greens, and more, depending on the season.
Aloha kākou, e kō mākou kaiāulu o Kaupō!
Through Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke’s Mālama Hāloa program, kūpuna also receive steamed kalo grown and harvested in Wailuanui, as well as freshly pounded paʻiʻai made by our program crew.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting our East Maui communities in 2020, our staff at Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke knew the importance of prioritizing the health of our beloved kūpuna. Since then, we have focused on distributing fresh, ʻāina-based produce, kalo products, and homecooked meals to Native Hawaiian kūpuna, ages 65+, throughout East Maui, from Koʻolau to Kaupō. The produce is grown and harvested at Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke’s organic farm in Hāna, Mahele Farm. Each week on a rotating basis, kūpuna can receive produce such as eggplant, tomato, carrot, banana,
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We are also proud to partner with two chefs in Hāna, Ryan O’Connor and Jon Watson. They prepare home-cooked meals for kūpuna, such as stew, chili, and more using ingredients from Mahele Farm and their own homegrown and raised produce and protein. Since 2020, Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke has served over 130 East Maui kūpuna. If you are a Native Hawaiian kupuna, age 65+, or interested in signing up for our food
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distribution—or if you know a kupuna who might be interested and in need—please contact our kūpuna coordinator, Lehua Park, at lehua@hanabuild.org or 808-2982060. From all of us at Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke, e mālama pono kākou!
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When the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting our East Maui communities in 2020, our staff at Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike knew the importance of prioritizing the health of our beloved kūpuna.
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