Uniting Maui’s partners for smarter food response
Maui Emergency Feeding Taskforce, in partnership with Maui United Way, believes that no one should ever go hungry and supports long-term sustainability for individuals and communities affected by Maui’s 2023 disasters. All of Maui’s people deserve access to nourishing food during times of crisis to create family stability so that they can thrive. Our programs invest in the long-term sustainability for a healthier, local food system.
Services
MEFT provides leadership and opportunities to feed Maui now so that organizations can make data-driven decisions. MEFT's work focuses on these core areas. Crisis Response & Planning for future disaster response. A Sustainable Food System for the island’s long-term food security. Education & Training on how to grow food, reduce waste and build resilience. Advocacy for progressive policies. Natural Resource Stewardship for better resource management and conservation to protect Maui’s environment. And Community Resilience Initiatives that address the root of food insecurity and poverty.
Our Purpose
The key goals of the MEFT are to:
- Coordinate stakeholders across government, nonprofit, and community sectors to improve resource management.
- Foster collaboration to ensure efficient and equitable distribution of food during emergencies.
- Collect data from response efforts.
- Develop strategies to enhance Maui’s long-term food security and emergency feeding systems.
