Kōkua Harvest is a program of The Food Basket - Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank.

If you are in need of immediate food assistance, please contact
The Food Basket’s Hilo (808.933.6030) or Kona (808.322.1418) warehouses.

A photo of 'ulu after harvesting

Kōkua Harvest is a community-driven gleaning project on Hawaiʻi Island. We work to reduce food waste at the source, strengthen community ties, and improve access to fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables for all.

At Kōkua Harvest, we believe there’s more than enough food to nourish our island. We know that, with your support, we can rebuild the connections that allow us to care for one another and share the abundance around us.

We believe in the power of building meaningful connections between people and ʻāina. Hawaiʻi has a rich tradition of food production and sharing, yet today, we import 90% of our food, and much of the local fruit goes unharvested.

Join us as a volunteer to harvest fruits from our community trees, and experience the joy and peace of gathering food alongside new friends. Witness the land come alive with gratitude through your efforts. Help us distribute the harvest to shelters, schools, and community fruit stands, or stop by one of our distribution sites to take fresh fruit home for your ʻohana. We want you to be a part of this web we are weaving together!

Want to make a difference in your community? Check out How it Works then register as a crop donor or volunteer! Contact us at info@kokuaharvest.org if you have any questions.