what we do
Here at Maui Food Bank
Our Mission
Maui Food Bank’s mission is to help the hungry in Maui County by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships.
We distribute over 3.25 million pounds of safe, nutritious food each year including 900,000 pounds of fresh produce.
Who We Help
The Maui Food Bank is Maui County’s primary safety net for hunger relief. The Food Bank provides safe and nutritious food to anyone in Maui County who is at risk of going hungry. Of those served, 40% are children and youth. Working with more than 100 distribution partners and programs, the Food Bank distributes safe and nutritious food to individuals, families, kids, the working poor, seniors on fixed incomes, the homeless and anyone who is at risk of going hungry. This includes people in need living in the rural communities of Hana, Molokai and Lanai.
Partner Agencies
teamwork counts
To make the best possible use of resources, the Maui Food Bank has developed a unique system of over 100 partnering agencies. This collaborative network approach makes it possible for the food bank to operate a comprehensive and efficient, community-wide food distribution program on a surprisingly cost-effective basis.
Our History
The Maui Food Bank (MFB) was incorporated as a non-profit in 1994. MFB has continuously and consistently expanded food banking services for the residences of Maui County. The Maui Food Bank is the only nonprofit in Maui County that collects, warehouses and distributes mass quantities of perishable and nonperishable food items to those in need.
How We Operate
Incorporated in 1994, the Maui Food Bank has 14 full-time and part-time staff members. Volunteers contribute significantly to warehouse operations by inspecting, sorting and shelving donated food. The Maui Food Bank operates out of a 9,500 square foot building located in the Wailuku Industrial Park and is fully solar powered.
Running a food bank operation is a labor-intensive endeavor. We collect food on a daily basis from all over the island; most of it is donated, and the rest is purchased at wholesale prices or less. During the year we also ship from the mainland 8 containers of safe and nutritious food to Maui.
Everything we bring in goes through an intake inspection. It is then sanitized, inventoried, and stored until it can be distributed. Food shipments to Lanai and Molokai are also pulled and palatalized in our warehouse.
Each step of the operational process is regulated by strict adherence to the Warehouse Operations Manual, a definitive guide published by Feeding America, a national organization that outlines Good Warehouse Practices, Safety and Sanitation Requirements, and other vital criteria for non-profit food dissemination organizations.
Who We Are
Our Staff
Richard Yust Executive Director
Marlene Rice Development Director
Charity Hartman Director Agency Relations
Brandi Saragosa Director of Operations
Judy Franco Accountant / HR
Chelsey Ham Community Relations Manager
Ashley Gonzales Community Programs Coordinator
Erick Acideira Warehouse Coordinator
Addie Texeira-Browne Aloha BackPack Buddies Program Coordinator
Susan Tavares Data Entry Administrator
Trina DeCoite Warehouse Clerk
Chance Barretto, Jr. Driver & Warehouse Staff
Hyland Corden Driver & Warehouse Staff
Rex Sarbida Driver & Warehouse Staff
Siu Sharits Driver & Warehouse Staff
Our Board
Government Affairs Director
Realtors Association of Maui
Joe Chee, Jr. Treasurer
Vice President, Branch Manager
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
Karin Carlson Secretary
Realtor/Broker
Wailea Realty Corp+
Windermere Real Estate
Dano Sayles Member
Realtor/Broker/Leader Sayles Team
Coldwell Banker Island Properties
Glenn Brooking Member
Community Volunteer
Gil S C Keith-Agaran Member
Takitani Agaran Jorgensen
& Wildman, LLLP
Malika Dudley Member
Meteorologist
Independent Journalist
Marsha Sharpe Member
Executive Vice President
Song Division
Michele McLean Member
County of Maui
Moana Lutey Member
County of Maui
let's do this
Donate today and help the hungry in Maui County.
Funding & Financial Accountability
The majority of funding for the Maui Food Bank comes from individuals, businesses, Corporate and Family Foundations. Government grants account for 25% of our budget. Our fundraising activities include direct mail, special events, food and fund drives. In addition, our member agencies contribute a shared maintenance fee for some of the food they select.