Maui United Way awards $1.15M in Ma‘ona Food Security Grants

Maui United Way is proud to announce the recipients of its Ma‘ona Food Security Grant, a new initiative aimed at addressing critical food security challenges in Maui County.

Following the devastating wildfires, Maui United Way reports the organization remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting local organizations that provide access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food for individuals and families—with a special focus on vulnerable populations such as kupuna (elders) and keiki (children).

Grantee Organizations and Award Amounts:

Common Ground Collective – $200,000
Fresh Help Maui – $75,000
Hale Kipa – $126,000
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawai‘i – $54,000
Hua Momona Foundation – $75,000
Ka Hale Pomaika‘i – $16,000
Maui Grassroots Collective – $75,000
Na Hoaloha Interfaith Volunteers – $50,000
ʻOhana Makamae – $150,000
Our Kupuna – $150,000
Pacific Birth Collective – $54,000
Pacific Cancer Foundation – $25,000
University of Hawai‘i Foundation – Maui – $100,000
Total Funds Awarded: $1,150,000  Read More 

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