Stories

Istanbul Hawaii

Istanbul Hawaii is a popular restaurant located in Kaka’ako, Hawaii. Their Mediterranean menu reflects Turkey’s mosaic culture by way of local ingredients. “If you are going out to eat, just to eat, I don’t think you are alive yet. ……

Many Americans face “hunger crisis” as food insecurity rises

Anti-hunger advocates say the U.S. is facing an “unprecedented” rise in food insecurity amid persistently high inflation in the grocery aisle and cuts to the food-stamp program earlier this year. The rise in food insecurity — lacking enough food to…

Brick and Mortar Dreams

We are proud and honored to have The Local General Store, a Hawaii borrower, featured as the cover story in Pacific Business News on June 16, 2023. Please see an excerpt from the story below. To read the full feature,…

Waimea Butcher Shop

Mills Stoval and his wife Kamalei, a local native Hawaiian, opened Waimea Butcher Shop in 2017. Waimea Butcher Shop is a specialty whole animal butcher shop and deli in Waimea, Hawai`i, that specializes in local grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, and…

Severe Weather Impacts CA Farmers

What impacts has California had from several atmospheric river events this year?   Weather and climate affect our farmers on a deep level and they need our support more than ever. Below is an excerpt from Fox 8 News on March…

Watch our Stories on YouTube

Did you know that you can watch some of our Borrower Stories on our Feed The Hunger Fund YouTube channel? Hear from our business owners themselves, share their journey of growing their businesses and how Feed The Hunger Fund was…

Farm Link Hawaii

Rob Barreca, owner of Farm Link Hawaii, thought it was unbelievable that every time he delivered to restaurants in town from his farm Cultured Hawaii in Waialua, he’d see neighboring farmers doing the exact same thing. “We just drove the…

FTHF California is hiring!

Here at Feed The Hunger Fund, we are a small but mighty team, serving small business owners in both California and Hawaii. We are a nonprofit, certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that aims to drive systemic change across the…

Celebrating Latinx Businesses – Conchitas Truck

September was National Latinx Heritage Month and while FTHF partners with many Latinx owned businesses, we would like to share about one of our most recent Hispanic, women-owned businesses! Owners of Conchitas Truck, Annie Di Grazia and Martha Jauregui, met…

#FeedTheHungerFundStories – Istanbul Hawaii

Watch #FeedTheHungerStories Istanbul Hawaii now! Istanbul Hawaii is a popular restaurant located in Kaka’ako, Hawaii. Their Mediterranean menu reflects Turkey’s mosaic culture by way of local ingredients: Spiced Kohala lamb tenderloin. Daily, handmade Mezze Platters. Sticky baklava covered in Hawaiian…

#FeedTheHungerFundStories – Waimea Butcher Shop

Watch #FeedTheHungerStories Waimea Butcher Shop now! Mills Stoval and his wife Kamalei, a local native Hawaiian, opened Waimea Butcher Shop in 2017. Waimea Butcher Shop is a specialty whole animal butcher shop and deli in Waimea, Hawai`i, that specializes in…

#FeedTheHungerFundStories -Farm Link Hawaii

Watch #FeedTheHungerFundStories Farm Link Hawaii now! Rob Barreca, owner of Farm Link Hawaii, thought it was unbelievable that every time he delivered to restaurants in town from his farm Cultured Hawaii in Waialua, he’d see neighboring farmers doing the exact…