Aloha & Welcome to The Kauai Independent Food Bank 

The mission of the food bank is to “Prevent hunger, provide nutritious food for the hungry, and respond to emergencies.” The Hunger Study, 2010 reported that the Food Bank fed more than 11,000 unduplicated persons in 2009.  We are the smallest Food bank in the state but feed the largest percentage of the county population. Demand for food has more than doubled from 58,000 requests for food in 2008 to almost 120,000 in 2010. Food distribution has increased from 483,679 lbs. in 2008 to over 730,000 lbs. in 2010. Product is often distributed as fast as donations come in. After 16 years of dedicated service to the community, we are committed to feeding Kauai's hungry, especially our children and elderly.   We'd like to say "Thank you" to all of our Kauai grocers and donors for your ongoing support to help  end hunger here on our beautiful island. Also, be  sure to check out the new Q & A page about the KIFB located here .

E.B.T. - EAT BETTER TODAY! USE YOUR SNAP/EBT CARD AT PARTICIPATING FARMERS MARKETS ON KAUAI!

The Kaua’i Independent Food Bank is pleased to announce the launch of a new EBT Farmers’ Market Program! Starting September 3, 2011, SNAP recipients will be able to use their EBT card to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and other eligible food items. Farmers Markets that accept EBT are the Koloa, Lihue, and Kapa’a Sunshine Markets and the Kaua’i Community Market at KCC. This is a one-year pilot program funded by USDA in partnership with the County of Kauai, Get Fit Kaua’i-Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW), the Kauai County Farm Bureau, and Kauai Community College. For more information, contact Sasha at 808.212.5407. EBT-Eat Better Today! Shop at selected Farmers Markets starting September 3, 2011!

(Photo, from left to right: Kelvin Moniz, Director of Food Resources;  John Sydney Yamane, Board President; Judy Lenthall, our previous Executive Director;and Brad Snyder , KIFB Board Vice President.)

Trust, Performance, Integrity and  High Ethical Standards: The Hawaii Chapter of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) presented the Torch Award to the Kauai Independent Food Bank (KIFB) in the Public Charity category at the 17th Annual Torch Awards held April 28th, 2011. The KIFB was recognized for its clear understanding of its mission and integration into the community, not a stand-alone agency. The judges were impressed with its resourcefulness as well as its ability to collaborate with other organizations on all levels. Above all, the Kauai Independent Food Bank not only meets the standards set by the BBB – it exceeds them. KIFB is the only food bank in the State accredited by BBB- the only food bank in the state that meets all of the 22 required charitable standards. Food banks must secure accreditation from the BBB to be in compliance with their Feeding America contract and to demonstrate a commitment to good governance, ethical practice. On Kauai, only three non-profit organizations are accredited by the Hawaii Chapter of the  BBB.

Holiday Food Drive  - October 15, 2011  Thank you, Kaua'i, for your donations during our Holiday Food Drive Day and for your continued support to fight hunger right here at home. We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the many wonderful hardworking volunteers and service organizations that helped make our Holiday Food Drive Day a success. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and want to help the KIFB, then please contact us! Call Kelvin at 808-246-3809 ext. 102 or email kmoniz@kauaifoodbank.org                         The KIFB would also like to thank the many wonderful sponsors who helped make our 2011 Holiday Food Drive event possible: AARP, the A&B Foundation, the County of Kauai Fire Department, First Hawaiian Bank, Grove Farm, Ho'ike TV, Kauai Community FCU, Pioneer Corn,  PS&D, The Garden Island Newspaper, and the KQNG Radio Group. We sincerely appreciate their continued support. You can be assured that your donations stay right here to help the hungry on Kauai.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS HERE!  KEEP YOUR MILES – SHARE YOUR MILES! BENEFITS YOU  AND HELPS THE KAUAI INDEPENDENT FOOD BANK!