Fellows mentioned in this story: Amy Miller

From The Garden Island:

Reminiscent of the “yasai trucks” of the rural plantation camps and towns, the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kauai held a Mobile Food Pantry blessing by Kahu Jade Waialeale Battad on Tuesday, under weather conditions that started out threatening before ending in a downpour at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center.

The Mobile Food Pantry is designed to expand access to nutritious food in rural and underserved communities across the island.

With the attendance of key dignitaries, including Kauai Council Chair Mel Rapozo, Senate President Ron Kouchi, Speaker of the House Nadine Nakamura, and Hawai‘i Foodbank President and CEO Amy Miller, the blessing and launch of the innovative mobile unit highlights a significant step forward in efforts to reduce food insecurity and improve health outcomes for thousands of Kaua‘i residents.

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