Food insecurity is a persistent issue across Hawaiʻi, and it’s only getting worse as the cost of living surges. It has serious ramifications for our keiki, of which one third are living in food insecure homes, according to recent research. The event will take place on Friday, March 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Civil Beat headquarters in Kaimukī.
The panelists will explore childhood food insecurities root causes and discuss potential solutions, including how the community and state can step in, step up and take action to improve the livelihoods of the food insecure families in Hawaiʻi.
Panelists include Hawaiʻi Food Bank President and CEO Amy Miller, Hawaiʻi Appleseed Food Equity Director Daniela Spoto, and Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute Advocacy and Policy Director Nate Hix. Civil Beat reporters Megan Tagami and Thomas Heaton will moderate the discussion.
Civil Beat is located on the second floor above Goodwill Hawaiʻi. Parking for the event can be found in the building at 3650 Waiʻalae Avenue, entrance on Wilhelmina Rise. Parking validation for up to 2 hours will be provided for all attendees.
Featured Panelists: 
Amy Miller – President and CEO of Hawaiʻi Food Bank
Daniela Spoto – Director of Food Equity for Hawaiʻi Appleseed
Nate Hix – Director of Policy and Advocacy for Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute
This panel discussion will be moderated by Civil Beat reporters Thomas Heaton and Megan Tagami.
Doors open at 5 p.m. for booths and complimentary pupu. The discussion will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This community event is supported in part by grants from the Ulupono Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation, The Healy Foundation, the Marisla Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation, the Frost Family Foundation, the Cooke Foundation, the Atherton Family Foundation, and Papa Ola Lokahi.
Register to attend in-person or receive the recording here.
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