A Kauai and a Hana-based nonprofit are using grants from Newman’s Own Foundation to promote indigenous food justice by keeping Hawaiian youth connected to the traditions, regenerative farming techniques and culture of their communities.

Given the federal cuts to programs that support diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility initiatives and sustainability, NOF’s support has been essential for West Kauai’s Iwikua organization and Hana-based Ma ka Hana ka ‘Ike, whose work revolves around food sovereignty. They have found that the ability for people to produce, distribute and consume their own food in a both culturally appropriate and sustainable way keeps Hawaii’s more isolated populations fed and its youth engaged with the land.

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