Our mission is to cultivate sustainable food security in Honolulu through building an urban food forest among our communities. To drive sustainable tree care, harvesting, and distribution, programs to provide food and resources to those in need while reducing food waste and fostering environmental stewardship through community resilience.
Together, we can strengthen Hawai‘i, support local economies, and create a self-sufficient food future.
BUILDING
honoluluʻs
food forest
Papakōlea
PROJECT PHASE I
TO LEAVE NO HOME HUNGRY IN HONOLULU WILL REQUIRE LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES WHICH MUST BE MANAGED AND DRIVEN BY THE COMMUNITIES.
TO GET INVOLVED PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND STAY TUNED FOR A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT
about
Aloha Kai ʻĀina is launching a community-focused program to improve food security in Hawai‘i. This initiative aims to strengthen local communities through cooperation, education, and sustainable methods. By uniting residents, farmers, and organizations, the program builds resilience in food systems, ensuring access to fresh, healthy food.
This program promotes food security and environmental sustainability in Honolulu by caring for and harvesting fruit trees on private and public land.
It collaborates with local residents, volunteers, and food security groups to reduce food waste by finding and picking unused fruit. Through tree care, pruning, and fruit sharing, it supplies fresh produce to families in need and food pantries in the area.
In addition to food access, the program focuses on environmental education, engaging community members in sustainable practices and conservation.
The ultimate goal is to create a self-sustaining model for urban agriculture that supports local food systems and empowers residents to manage their local resources for a multi-generational outlook.
The work
Our process
Climate Mapping - To identify the areas which grow a variety of food plants.
Species Identification - Locating the under utilized trees producing food throughout the communities.
Support Tree Owners - Manage underperforming fruit trees on behalf of home owners.
Process Harvested Fruit: Clean, Sort, Weigh and Box Collected Fruits.
Distribute Food Boxes to Homes in the Community and to Farmers Markets for resell.
To participate with the tree management program, please follow the below sign-up form to enroll your tree. After signing up someone will reach out to schedule an in person visit to assess each tree.
pua lei
Lei flowers and plants are also available to order.
Lei plants and flowers are often a part of caring for the forest. As we love the medicinal and spiritual qualities of our Hawaiian plants and flowers, we are proud to support the continued practice of harvesting these special plants and providing these resources for crafters, and cultural practitioners on a by request basis.
Flowers are often seasonal and if you need seasonal flowers its best to complete a request form to keep your request on hand.
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