Foodland founder, the late Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan, was much more than a brilliant businessman. He was an outstanding community leader too. Sully’s philosophy of giving back to the community has touched thousands of individuals throughout Hawaii, especially Hawaii’s youth. So, as we launch our 13th annual Shop for Higher Education scholarship program, we are
“Thank you for having this program and allowing our organization to participate. I just wanted to thank you.” These were the actual words from a very brief but heartfelt phone call from a participating organization’s member. Now in its nineteenth year, Give Aloha is one of the most anticipated programs for the many organizations who
“I’m hungry.” This is an unfortunate, but all too common phrase, said by the thousands of people in Hawaii who struggle to find their next meal. The reality is that one in five people in Hawaii depend upon food assistance. The face of Hawaii’s hungry ranges in all ages, from young to old, and across
The first Earth Day in April 1970 activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of several landmark environmental laws soon followed. Twenty years later, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in 141 countries and lifting environmental issues onto the
As we kick off our 12th annual Shop For Higher Education program, we are excited about its significant value in helping Hawaii’s students achieve their dreams of attending college and reaching their career goals. Each year past scholarship recipients and their parents tell us how grateful they are for our scholarships. Without financial aid resources
With the bag ban going statewide on July 1, we here at Foodland are ready to make this an easy transition for you. From reminders to rewards, and new bags to choose from…we’ve got you covered. Make sure you have plenty of bags. Show your personality by toting your favorite design. They also make great
Are you a part of the growing number of people interested in supporting local and buying local? We are too! It’s a huge initiative that’s gaining a lot of traction here in Hawaii, and we at Foodland are hoping to make it easier for you all to join in the movement! As a part of
Two million dollars? $2,001,089.19 to be exact….that’s how much our Foodland customers raised through Foodland’s annual Give Aloha program last year. Now in our 16th year, we hope to surpass the $2 million mark again, from September 1-30. You may know that Give Aloha, Foodland’s annual community matching gifts program, was started to honor the
The Nobel Prize winning French poet and journalist, Anatole France, once said: To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. This is as true today as it was when he said it in 1896. From a young age, children are asked, “What do you want
We are truly amazed by the generosity of our customers. Despite tough economic conditions for many, our customers always rally for a good cause, and especially when it comes to caring for the extended family of island residents. Each year we witness your generosity when it comes to helping those who are less fortunate and