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Waimea Today
By the People, for the People
Vibrant Hawaiʻi Seeks Distribution Sites for 2026 Kaukau 4 Keiki Summer Food Program
Community groups encouraged to apply to lead food distribution sites across the Big Island.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:10am
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Vibrant Hawaiʻi's summer food program aims to make healthy meals accessible to children across the Big Island through a network of community-led distribution sites.Waimea TodayAfter receiving over 9,500 applications, Vibrant Hawaiʻi is looking for partners to lead distribution sites for its 2026 Kaukau 4 Keiki summer food program in locations across the Big Island, including Hāmākua, Honokaʻa, Kailua-Kona, Keaʻau, and more. Community organizations, schools, churches, nonprofits, and neighborhood groups are all encouraged to apply, even without prior experience as Vibrant Hawaiʻi provides training and support.
Why it matters
The Kaukau 4 Keiki program aims to ensure children across the Big Island have access to nutritious meals during the summer months when school is out. By expanding the number of distribution sites, the program can reach more families in need and make a greater impact in local communities.
The details
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is seeking partners to lead distribution sites in 16 different communities across the Big Island, including Hāmākua, Honokaʻa, Kailua-Kona, Keaʻau, North Hilo, North Kohala, Nā'ālehu, Ocean View, Pāhala, Puna Makai, Puna Mauka, South Hilo, South Kona, Waimea, Waikoloa, and Volcano. The program will run from June 15 to July 24, 2026, and site registration is open through April 20, 2026.
- Kaukau 4 Keiki will run from Monday, June 15 through Friday, July 24, 2026.
- Site registration is open through April 20, 2026.
The players
Vibrant Hawaiʻi
A nonprofit organization that runs the Kaukau 4 Keiki summer food program to provide nutritious meals for children across the Big Island.
What’s next
Community organizations, schools, churches, nonprofits, and neighborhood groups interested in leading a Kaukau 4 Keiki distribution site can apply at bit.ly/26sites by April 20, 2026. Vibrant Hawaiʻi will provide training and support to ensure each site operates successfully.
The takeaway
By expanding the number of Kaukau 4 Keiki distribution sites across the Big Island, Vibrant Hawaiʻi aims to make nutritious summer meals more accessible to children in need, strengthening local communities and supporting families.
