Visit our new donation page to make a contribution to the Returning to Our Roots Program. Your generous contribution will help us continue our mission to create an equitable food system in Kalihi and beyond, strengthening the connections that make us feel whole and healthy.
Wondering what your dollars would support? Here are just a few numbers about the impact of the Roots Program.
Roots' Impact At A Glance
Mala O Kaluaopalena Community Garden
Mahi 'Aina Garden at Ho'oulu 'Aina Nature Park
Roots Cafe
- Located at the largest public housing community in the State of Hawai'i
- In 2017: Hosted 456 volunteers, primarily housing youth
- Two acres of cultivars reclaimed from invasive forest cover
- In 2017: Harvested and distributed over 8,000 lbs of produce
- In 2017: Hosted 1,727 volunteers at at community workdays
- Operates out of the KKV Health Center
- Partnered with 18 local farms for seasonal, sustainable ingredients
- Serves our patients, friends, and neighbors 'ono 'ai pono for $8 a plate
Cultural Food Hub and Mobile Market
Crop Shop Farmers Market and EBT Incentive Program
Kalihi Valley District Park Farmers Market EBT Incentive Program
- Partnered with 18 local farms using sustainable growing practices
- Visits 6 community sites in Kalihi to make purchasing healthy food easier
- EBT accessible
- Located at the largest public housing community in the State of Hawai'iProduced and managed by the Roots Program since 2013
- In 2017: Distributed $11,650 incentive dollars for produce purchases to 948 customers
- Partnered with Roots since 2011 to host an EBT access booth
- In 2017: Distributed $8,685 incentive dollars for produce purchases to 554 customers