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What is Kaukau 4 Keiki?

Kaukau 4 Keiki will distribute meal boxes filled with groceries, equivalent to 7 days of breakfasts and lunches to low-income keiki across Kaua’i. They will be offered through pickup sites and limited home deliveries from accepted applicants to the program.

We aim to source these boxes as locally as possible, with distributions happening on Mondays for 8 weeks, Monday, June 9th – Monday, July 28th.

We’ve run a version of this program for the past four years and it’s one of the most rewarding experiences. We hope you’ll join us in addressing the hunger gap for our keiki this summer!

Farmers & Food Producers

We currently have an open RFP listed here if you would like to place a bid on becoming one of our food vendors in 2025. Due date for bids is Friday, February 21st. We will be purchasing a variety of local foods. Contact [email protected] for more info.

Volunteers Needed

Signup to help out at https://tinyurl.com/2025KaukauKeiki
Volunteers are needed across the island!

Make a Donation

We are actively seeking funds to support the costs of providing home delivery to families without transportation, and also with supporting families who are not eligible for USDA’s box program. You can make a donation online, or mail a check with “Kaukau 4 Keiki” in the memo to Mālama Kaua’i, 3-3204 Kūhiō Hwy, Ste. 102, Līhuʻe, HI 96766.

FAQ for Kaua’i Families

When and where is box pickup?
When your application is approved, we will email and text you with confirmation. Due to USDA rules, you must pickup in the town you live in, or the closest town. Your name will be on the list and you show ID to pick up your box(es). Our 2025 pickup sites will be held on Monday afternoons (time TBD) at:

Kekaha Elementary
Waimea Huaka‘i Housing
Eleele Baptist Church
Koloa Elementary
King’s Chapel Līhu‘e
Kapa‘a United Church of Christ
KKOA in Anahola

What’s in the boxes?
Box contents and menu plan for Summer 2025 can be found here (items will likely be similar to 2024). We must serve all items in every box to maintain compliance with USDA regulations and there is no customization available, unless there is a medically documented allergy. There will be a Share Table at each pickup site so you will have an opportunity to leave behind the things you do not want and swap it for something you do!

Who is eligible?
Keiki 18 and under (or up to 22 years old with a disability and enrolled in public school). Additional eligibility info depends upon the town you live in:

(this is info for 2024, we are still awaiting updates for 2025) FOR BOX PICKUP: If recipient is living in one of the eligible towns: Anahola, ʻEleʻele, Hanapēpē, Kapa‘a, Kaumakani, Kekaha, Kōloa, Lawa‘i, Līhu‘e, Po‘ipū, Wailua, and Waimea – no additional paperwork is required outside of a Kaukau 4 Keiki application. This year, you must pickup your box in the same town that you live in (or the closest location). Only parents or legal guardians can pickup for the children.

FOR DELIVERY & NON-ELIGIBLE TOWN RESIDENTS: For home box delivery, or pickup by residents in non-eligible towns (Hanalei, Hā‘ena, Wainiha, Princeville, Kīlauea, and Kalāheo), parents must submit verification of income qualification to qualify – this can be done by submitting a copy of your SNAP or Free/Reduced Meal letter in addition to your Kaukau 4 Keiki application.

I cannot make it to my assigned pickup site! What do I do?
Contact Mandy immediately at 808-828-0685 x16 or email [email protected] so we can arrange another ‘ohana to take your box, or see if there is any accommodation we can make. Only parents/guardians listed in your Kaukau application can pickup boxes for your child(ren). Families who no-show for a pickup will be removed from the participant list and placed on the on-call waiting list.

What if I am not eligible but in need?
We are working to raise more funds to assist low-income families, and will post updates here, in our e-newsletter, and on our Facebook and Instagram accounts if resources become available. We also encourage you to review our Emergency Food Resources page for more local help.

How do I apply for my keiki to receive a box?
You may submit a Kaukau 4 Keiki Application at https://tinyurl.com/2025KaukauApp. Home delivery will require documentation of need (see above).

Can I get Kaukau 4 Keiki boxes if my child participates in DOE Summer Meals?
No. As all of these summer food service programs are sponsored by USDA, participating in more than one program is considered double-dipping and is illegal.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Mandy at 808-828-0685 x16 or [email protected]

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating or retaliating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

What is Kaukau 4 Keiki?

Farmers & Food Producers

Volunteers Needed

Make a Donation

FAQ for Kaua’i Families

Mahalo Nui to Our 2024 Partners!