Reimagining Food Pantries in Hawaii

Reimagining Food Pantries in Hawaii

At most food distribution sites, recipients are presented with a mixed bag of donated items – most of which is canned or preserved, some of which they may not even enjoy eating. But that’s not the case at The Pantry in Kalihi. As the only weekly e-commerce food pantry...
Speeding Up the Process

Speeding Up the Process

With one step on a foot pedal, 64 ounces of freshly-prepared beef stew pours from a spout into an awaiting bag – all set to be sealed, chilled, and frozen.‍ It’s remarkable. In just a few easy steps, eight meals’ worth of nutrition is ready in a sous vide bag that...
From Ultimate Fighter to Superstar Baker

From Ultimate Fighter to Superstar Baker

After ten years as a mixed martial arts fighter, Paea was excited for a new type of job opportunity – one that was much different from what he’d been working inside the ring. It involved a different kind of boxing –– packaging scones! As a Food Service Worker in...