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Aloha from The Big Island Giving Tree! This year has been particularly challenging for everyone. We pray that your family and loved ones are healthy and safe during this risky time. Regardless of the pandemic and so many folks being unemployed, this is still the season where we lean on our community to support us in accomplishing our holiday goals. We appreciate your previous donations and ask you to consider helping us again this year, maybe even more than ever. This year will look much different as we have more people in need than ever before. We couldn’t do what we do without your support, so mahalo Nui loa!
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We usually raise funds through the Waimea Twilight Parade, as well as from donors in the community like yourself. With the parade being officially canceled, we need to find our much-needed support elsewhere. We will continue to provide a gift bag to almost 500 kupunas on Hawaii Island this holiday season. In their gift bag, they will receive nonperishable food and basic toiletries. Sometimes we are able to add comfy socks, hats, or blankets for our Waimea kupuna, to help keep them warm. We hope to add as many treats as possible this year since it’s been so challenging with kupuna being more shut-in than ever and likely have fewer visitors as well.
Although Sansei Waikoloa has been closed because of COVID-19, Chef Moke has committed to preparing our Christmas morning meal as they have done for the past 10 years. This year our turkeys will not be donated, we have ordered and purchased our turkeys, all of the ingredients and supplies needed to make this meal happen.
As expected all of what we do this season will look very different and our volunteer base will be at a minimum to keep within the guidelines as we want to make sure everyone is kept safe and healthy.
Checks can be made payable to Big Island Giving Tree and mailed to BIGT PO Box 2786 Kamuela, HI 96743 OR click here to donate online. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wishing you and your Ohana a wonderful holiday season.
With warm aloha, Rhonda and Nancy
Although Sansei Waikoloa has been closed because of COVID-19, Chef Moke has committed to preparing our Christmas morning meal as they have done for the past 10 years. This year our turkeys will not be donated, we have ordered and purchased our turkeys, all of the ingredients and supplies needed to make this meal happen.
As expected all of what we do this season will look very different and our volunteer base will be at a minimum to keep within the guidelines as we want to make sure everyone is kept safe and healthy.
Checks can be made payable to Big Island Giving Tree and mailed to BIGT PO Box 2786 Kamuela, HI 96743 OR click here to donate online. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wishing you and your Ohana a wonderful holiday season.
With warm aloha, Rhonda and Nancy
Food Distributions in rural communities like Oceanview, Pahoa, Kohala and Honoka’a. Bringing fresh food boxes to residents.
We continue our monthly outreaches in Pahoa and Oceanview bringing much needed supplies, clean clothing and housewares.
Weekly Home delivery meals to Kupuna in Waimea and Kohala. Meals being prepared by Ippy’s Hawaiian Barbeque and Feed Kohala Initiative.
Food Pantries in the North Hawaii District
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There are 3 Free Little Food Pantries in the North Hawaii District. BIGT takes extra care in helping to keep those pantries stocked along with other community members. These Free Little Food Pantries give families and individuals the opportunity to access free food when they need it. The motto for the pantries is to "Take what you need and leave what you can". Pantries are located in Hawi near Car Tow Kohala, in Kapa'au near the thrift store, and in Waimea outside of New Hope Church. |
Clothing
Monthly clothing and basic needs outreach happens in the Ka'u district at St. Jude's Church every 3rd Saturday. Offering free clothing, shoes, basic need items etc. Donations are collected and items are purchased to bring blessings to those in need in Ka'u. Barbara and Dave Breskin are the coordinators in the Ka'u.
Volunteers & Outreach
We are in search of outreach opportunities on the east side of the island. With many displaced families still affected by the volcano, we are looking for a volunteer who can coordinate a monthly clothing outreach. Contact us for more information.
Year Round Community Dinner
Year round Community Dinner will be served every Thursday at St. James Pavilion from 4:30-6 p.m.
It is a Community Meal and all are welcome. Volunteers for cooking, prepping, setting up Pavilion, serving food, home deliveries, clean up, baking of sweets always welcomed.
It is a Community Meal and all are welcome. Volunteers for cooking, prepping, setting up Pavilion, serving food, home deliveries, clean up, baking of sweets always welcomed.
Each month we do an outreach in Ka’u at St. Jude’s Church.
BIGT volunteers at the Honu Triathlon every year.
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