Food

Hurricane Lala's impacts on macadamia nut farmers in Hawaiʻi come after years of compounding issues.

A six-month pilot program funded by Maui County's Department of Agriculture will support local farmers while increasing fresh food access for Maui kūpuna.

In the middle of a busy urban center sits a fourth-generation, family-run farm tucked between the two phases of Pearlridge Mall in Central Oʻahu. Sumida Farm has been operating for nearly 100 years, cultivating and harvesting Hawaiʻi’s largest supply of watercress.

Dozens of local producers across the state have reported more than $3 million in losses from Hurricane Lala.

The Hawaiʻi Foodbank and its affiliate partners on each island are increasing food distributions and outreach across the state following the recent storms.

Peter Oshiro, head of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health’s Food Safety branch, advises on how to prepare food prior and during a hurricane.

Jasmine Milam and Kawai Lopez are the co-owners of the food truck Hele Rolls. They spoke with HPR's Maddie Bender about their business, which is one of eight teams competing on season 19 of Food Network’s "Great Food Truck Race."

The state DOE has a goal of hitting 30% locally sourced ingredients in school meals by 2030. As of November, only 7% of ingredients were sourced in Hawaiʻi.

Starting this school year, families making up to 300% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free school meals.

Kimo's Restaurant, a Lahaina landmark that used to extend over the water on Front Street, has announced plans for its future in a new building.