One mission.
Countless lives changed.
There’s a reason doing good feels good. It’s the joy of knowing someone succeeded and the gratitude of being a part of it. We will always be inspired by the incredible achievements of the people we serve as they strive toward independence. Together, anything is possible.
Moving forward together.
The Good Table: 18 Years of Community Around the Table
For 18 years, The Good Table has given Hawaii’s restaurant community a way to turn what it does best into support for kupuna. Each September, participating chefs and restaurants welcome guests for specially curated dining experiences that benefit Lanakila Pacific Meals on Wheels and the nutritious meals, regular check-ins and connection it provides.
Building Independence in Action: Jaren’s Journey
At Lanakila Pacific Employment Services, participants build skills, confidence and independence through real-world work experiences. For Jaren, the program also revealed a career path he never expected.
Training Grounds Gives Dreams a Place to Begin
At the Nuuanu YMCA, Lanakila Pacific Training Grounds is a neighborhood cafe that brings people together while giving individuals with disabilities hands-on experience and skills for careers in food service. Part of Lanakila Pacific Employment Services’ Paid Work Experience program, participants learn food, beverage and business operations in a supportive setting. As Training Grounds enters its second year, even more opportunities are brewing.
Project Holiday Wish Brings Community Within Reach
Scaling Services with the New Lanakila Pacific Cafe
Comfort and Care Through Meals on Wheels
Cheryl, a retired social worker, spent more than two decades helping others before seizures and diabetes made cooking difficult. When her doctor recommended Lanakila Meals on Wheels, she enrolled and finally felt what it was like to receive support herself.