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University Of Hawai'i : Helping ʻOhana With The 2022 UH Hawaiʻi Foodbank Drive
The Hawaiʻi Foodbank kicked off its Annual State Employees Food Drive, which runs through May 13, 2022.
March 14, 2022
The Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s state employees food drive’s goal this year is to raise $147,000 and 39,000 pounds of food.
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While monetary and food donations will still be accepted across the 10 campuses, some employees continue to telework and may not physically be on their respective campus. Monetary donations are also being accepted via the Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s online donation page.
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In 2021, UH employees accounted for more than $90,000 (which provided food for 204,374 meals) and more than 11,940 pounds of food for the Hawaiʻi Foodbank, making UH one of the largest contributors among all state offices.
We look forward to continuing UH‘s long tradition of support for the Hawaiʻi Foodbank.
Information about this year’s food drive can be found online.
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