Ka‘ū News Briefs, Thursday, April 9, 2020

Boys & Girls Club food prep kitchen where hot plates were made for delivery to Miloliʻi people today.
Photo from Boys & Girls Club

TWO LOST HIKERS WERE RECOVERED THIS AFTERNOON .75 miles northeast of Honuʻapo Point. The tourists, a man and a woman both in their 60s, were found in high grass about 100 yards off a dirt road. They were unable to return to their vehicle, parked outside a locked gate on Highway 11, on their own. Hawaiʻi Fire and Police Departments worked together to rescue the pair; the man was extricated via Billy Pugh net by Chopper 1. Both hikers were evaluated by EMS; no injures were reported. A total of nine personnel in five vehicles were involved in the rescue.

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FRESH FOOD SOURCES FOR KAʻŪ AND VOLCANO are published and updated in the new online Fresh Food on The Kaʻū Calendar. Read about local farmers and ranchers. Find schedules for delivery and take-out of fresh produce, beef, and prepared foods. Learn about places with gardening tools, soil, seeds, and starter chicks for sale. See schedules for free meals throughout the area.

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Haukea Koprivnikar with her Nāʻālehu Elementary School
Chromebook, hard at work at home during the pandemic
that shut down schools and other public places.
Photo by her mom, Maile Wedemeyer

NĀʻĀLEHU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GAVE OUT CHROMEBOOKS TODAY at the  campus, and in Ocean View. The pick-up for students was the second phase of multiple dates of distributing computers and other supplies to students who are learning at home during the pandemic. Chromebooks and supplies were also handed out last week Monday.
     Some of the online tools that teachers and students are using during the stay-home time are Google Classroom, Epic at getepic.com, Freckle.com, GoGuardian, and Codemonkey Math Challenge.  GoGuardian is the Chromebook management and monitoring tool.
     Technology Coordinator for Nāʻālehu Elementary, Bob Martin, said, "Everything we have done has been intentional. What it means for us is getting supplies out for the students who need them whether its food, water color paints, ʻukulele, home work packets, or Chromebooks."

Principal Darlene Javar and Nellie Davis with
Chromebooks that were handed out this morning
at Nāʻālehu Elementary School and this afternoon
at Ocean View to students studying at home.
Photo by Bob Martin

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THE FOOD BASKET FOOD PANTRIES DISTRIBUTION in Ocean View, where families can receive 14 days of food per family, has moved to the lot across from St. Jude's Episcopal Church at 92-8606 Paradise Mauka Circle, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 14.

OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER REMAINS CLOSED until further notice, with very limited exceptions, such as the CVS prescription drug delivery. Ocean View Community Association president Suzanne Reiter said the center "will re-open as soon as possible, keeping in mind the health and safety of our community. Please abide by all of the prescribed safety guidelines to keep our neighbors and our community safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you again, and anticipate having a reorganized library for your use and enjoyment."

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Masks and gloves for plating up food.
Photo from Boys & Girls Club

MEALS TO MILOLIʻI WERE DELIVERED BY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB today. Some two hundred hot plated meals were made "to support all families located down in the Hawaiian village of Miloliʻi," reports the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island. Eight-hundred-and-thirty individual hot meals were provided to the public from Hilo to Kona.
     Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island will keep everyone posted on their continued "Community Meal Support" efforts during this COVID-19 period. Meals are going to homeless veterans; elders and families in shelters through Hope Services; the Salvation Army's East Hawaiʻi Homeless Resource Center; Hawaiian Homes communities; public housing programs; and Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island participating youth and families.

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THE HAWAIʻI ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY RECOVERY & RESILIENCY PLAN leader was named Wednesday by Gov. David Ige, state Senate President Ron Kouchi, and House Speaker Scott Saiki. Their proclamation named veteran business executive and community leader Alan M. Oshima to lead Hawaiʻi's efforts to develop and implement a plan for economic and community stabilization, recovery, and resiliency. Oshima most recently served as President and CEO of Hawaiian Electric.
     Said Ige, "The health and safety of Hawaiʻi's people will always remain my overriding priority. However, while working to protect our residents, we also need to focus on stabilizing our economy. With the staggering increase in unemployment and the number of businesses shutting their doors, we

need to take action now so we can provide for the basic needs of our citizens – food, shelter, and healthcare – and plan for what the future holds," said Ige. "The only way we can address these issues and rise out of this crisis, is to work together – this includes government, the private sector, non-profits, and the community-at-large."

Boys & Girls Club takes hot meals to many communities from Hilo to Kona. Photo from Boys & Girls Club

     A statement from Ige said that Oshima was selected to lead the governor's efforts "based on his experience, long-standing reputation, business acumen, and dedication to leadership and volunteerism with community organizations."

     Hawaiʻi Economic and Community Recovery & Resiliency Plan will include a concurrent three-part strategy to address both the economic and community impacts of COVID-19:
     Part I: Stabilization. Identify and address critical economic and community impacts, including the allocation of the federal CARES act funds and state and local funding to mitigate the collapse of key economic sectors. Also, provide direct economic relief to individuals to avoid homelessness, hunger and sickness.
     Part II: Recovery. Identify and support economic and community development activities which provide recovery, job growth, and capital investment in the economy.
     Part III: Resiliency. Re-evaluate and restructure Hawaiʻi's economy to meet the new normal and desired future for Hawaiʻi. Identify and invest in systemic changes in the economy and society which furthers economic diversification, environmental preservation, sustainability, and Hawaiʻi's values and way of life.
     Oshima said, "This is a monumental role that the governor has established, and it will be critical in helping Hawaiʻi through this crisis and shaping the direction of our state for generations to come. We need to move quickly to establish a collaborative approach that brings together all stakeholders and maximizes Hawaiʻi's efficiency and response. These are critical times and we can't afford to be duplicating efforts.

Alan Oshima will lead the development of the Hawaiʻi
Economic & Community Recovery & Resiliency Plan.

     "While we are sheltering in place to reduce community spread of COVID-19, the task force's primary concern is to ensure that all federal monies are used to the fullest extent possible to stabilize our current economic free-fall." 

     The Senate President added, "It is hoped that this task force will be able to advance and expand upon the partnerships that were aborted when the pandemic struck."
     The House Speaker said, "This pandemic has reaffirmed what we have known for a while -- that our economy must be diversified and cannot be over-reliant on one or two major industries. This task force must help modernize our economy. The future of our families and state relies upon a sound and resilient economy."
     The plan is designed to use the economic and community sectors identified in the Hawaiʻi 2050 Sustainability Plan: Economy, including Healthcare, Infrastructure; Financial Services, Hospitality, Construction, Innovation & Technology, Government and Military; Environment and Natural Resources; and Community and Social Well-being, including NGOs, social services, culture and the arts, and faith-based.
     "To address community needs and expedite the decision-making process, input from key stakeholders and sectors will be essential. Each sector will have a state government appointed liaison to provide support, outreach, and connect ideas and needs with available government and community resources. They will also be asked to identify and leverage tools, resources, and assets available to achieve desired outcomes, including the roles and responsibilities of government, business, nonprofits, labor organizations, and individuals," says the statement.

     Oshima said, "There are so many individuals, groups, and organizations in our community that want to help and many have already started looking for solutions. We want to make sure that they all are engaged and that our efforts are streamlined to collectively identify issues, needs, and solutions; facilitate cross-sector planning with government, business, non-profit, and labor organizations; and collect reliable data and information for analysis that will be used as the basis for decision making."
     One of the first areas for collaboration is the federal CARES Act and other relief programs. It is anticipated that Hawaiʻi will receive $4 billion, which need to be used by the end of the year. If the funds are leveraged with state and local government (e.g., infrastructure spending, bond financing, tax incentives), private (e.g., targeted industries and investments), philanthropic (e.g., direct
contributions), and consumer initiatives, it will allow for greater utilization and provide for maximum impact to the stabilization and recovery efforts.
     Gov. Ige concluded, "There is no time for personal agendas and self-interest – Hawaiʻi is one community, one family. We need to work together. This is the only way we are going to survive." See the Proclamation here.

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HAWAIʻI COFFEE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT CHRIS MANFREDI issued a statement today to  the coffee industry and friends, with links to resources for coffee farmers. "I hope you are doing well and staying safe. We would like to share some helpful information with farms and small businesses in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the summary of the recent postings below.
     "Roll out of the CARE Act and refinement of rules and regulations governing this federal COVID-19 emergency funding iteration #3 continues with the objective of providing relief as quickly and with as limited red tape as possible. By now, you're likely aware that many online sources of information are available. Some

Chris Manfredi

sources are general while others are targeted. Mindful of your time and wishing to avoid an overload of information and links you may have already received, the below links might fall in the non-duplicative category."

COVID-19: Helpful Resources for Food & Agriculture - House Agriculture Committee; House Agriculture Committee - USDA Resources; SBA - COVID-19 Relief for Small Business; Loans for Nonprofits in the CARES Act; Hawaii Lenders Serving SBA's Hawaii District; Paycheck Protection Program Application.
     Here is the website for those who are tracking the coronavirus pandemic, from the John Hopkins University of Medicine.
     The message also recommends keeping up with the federal Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification policies. DOL recently issued a second round of COVID-19 related H-2A FAQ to address potential issues regarding the H-2A temporary agricultural labor certification program. View the Round 2 FAQs regarding COVID-19. These, along with other ongoing announcements, are being posted at farmers.gov/manage/h2a. Along with these DOL FAQs and State Department's additional interview waiver flexibilities announced last week, USDA continues to work specifically with DHS on flexibilities related to lawful presence and transfer of workers.
     FEMA: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Public Assistance Simplified Application - last updated on March 23.
     Manfredi said Hawaiʻi Coffee Association "will continue to post information that we find valuable to Hawaiʻi's coffee community on our website. Please check there often."
     He also wrote, "We will need to work together and support each other throughout - and in the aftermath of this crisis. Please offer any suggestions you have on how we can best support you and our industry by contacting us via contact@hawaiicoffeeassoc.org."

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Temporary bridge along Hwy 11 between Punaluʻu and Kāwā while new bridges are being built. Photo by Julia Neal

IDEAS FOR BEYOND THE PANDEMIC ARE PLENTIFUL. The op-ed from the former state Senator and founder of Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action, Gary Hooser, is entitled: Post-Pandemic Public Policy - The Conversation Starts Now. He writes:

     Incoming travel has just about been eliminated. The hotels and airlines are shutting down, restaurants and many businesses have closed, and residents are staying home. At some point soon, our broader community conversation must shift from the fear and response of the moment to our hope and plans for the future. And yes, for now anyway, we must have this conversation from home.
     As a former legislator who served at both the State and County level, I tend to look at problems and challenges through a public policy lens. How do we maximize the opportunity for a strong economic "bounce back" once the pandemic has peaked and life starts returning to normal? How do we immediately and boldly charge down the long-overdue path of food self-sufficiency? What about the 48 percent of those who were already living on the edge of poverty, prior to the arrival of Covid-19? The homeless situation is only going to get worse. How do we get ahead of this issue in a humane and economically sensible way? Can we use this emergency to make our government better and more accessible, by offering statewide access and remote testimony? How can we improve our health care system to ensure that no-one will be denied treatment, and our hospitals and medical facilities remain strong?
    For each of these challenges, there are public policy proposals now in place that await legislative leadership. Some measures sit in the form of bills introduced during the 2019/2020 legislative session and others will need to be amended and/or added to existing legislative vehicles. When the 2020 legislative session resumes, the State House and Senate could and should "re-boot" an array of legislative vehicles, hold the necessary public hearings (avoiding the issues with "gut and replace"), and appropriately address these pressing needs. The list and suggestions contained here are not all-inclusive but rather intended to show clear examples of what can and should be done.

The approach to the temporary Ninole Bridge, with new bridge construction to the left. Photo by Julia Neal

     We need construction jobs and we need to invest in rebuilding our public infrastructure. Investing in construction is an obvious and important part of getting our economy back on its feet. At some point, we also must kick-start our visitor industry back into gear. Both are pillars of our economy. We need construction projects that reflect good planning and benefit our community, without sacrificing our natural environment. We need a visitor industry with limits, that pays its own way, and that caters to travelers who are mindful of their impact, and who tread lightly when they visit our special places.
     The fragility of our "supply chain" and the need for food self-sufficiency has never been so apparent. We must attack this challenge with the commitment it deserves. There are many, many ways to tackle this issue, and it starts with requiring all State and County owned institutions that serve food, to, whenever possible, purchase only locally grown agricultural products. Imagine the immediate impact on local food production if every public school, every UH campus, every jail and prison, and every public medical facility, were required to purchase their food from local farmers and ranchers.
     The economically vulnerable 48 percent, are likely post Covid-19 closer to 70 percent of our population. Now is not the time to balance the state budget on their backs. Hard-earned and much-deserved tax credits and modest incremental wage increases must be preserved and in fact, expanded.
     Those who are houseless require multi-faceted support delivered via intensive individual case management. Mental health services, shelter availability, job training, and access to food and medical services - all must be managed by qualified trained service providers. There is a public price to pay, no matter what. An investment in expanded support services and additional trained social workers is, both morally and economically, the right thing to do.
     Creating a system that allows everyone in Hawaiʻi to participate in delivering testimony to the State legislature and other public institutions, without having to fly to Oʻahu, is long overdue. One-third of our population is effectively disenfranchised by the current system. During the current Covid-19 crisis, that number is closer to 100 percent. With the wide availability of modern communication technology, there is no legitimate excuse to continue delaying the implementation of a system that would allow remote testimony and public participation, regardless of where you live.

New construction is expected to help the economy recover after the pandemic.
Photo by Julia Neal

     The revamping and providing of increased support for Hawaiʻi's health care system is above my pay grade. While I still have a lot to learn about this topic, I do know one thing for sure. This whole experience has reaffirmed that people's healthcare should not be tied to their employment. Hawaiʻi's residents deserve single-payer universal health care.
     Legislative leadership, together with the Chairs' of key committees, can start this process now without convening formal in-person meetings. Discussions with experts, agencies, and key stakeholders can be held remotely and the proposed amendment language developed. Then, when it's safe and appropriate to reconvene the legislative session, the bills can be promptly scheduled, hearings held, the measures amended as needed, and then passed into law.
     Yes. Let's turn our attention toward utilizing the urgency of the moment to create something good for our future. We need to stay home and hunker down, but also get moving toward making that lemonade.
     Hooser suggests reading the University of Washington Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation - state by state modeling, for a global health perspective that affects us locally, which shows Hawaiʻi peaking on April 30. Go to drop-down menu under United States of America and select Hawaiʻi.

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HAWAIʻI RANKS THIRTEENTH IN THE INCREASE OF UNEMPLOYMENT due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a WalletHub study. It shows that Hawaiʻi unemployment claims were higher in the last week in March by more than four thousand percent (4030.89%) compared to the same time last year. Claims increased 2,808.6 percent over January this year.
     The state with the highest number of unemployment claims is Louisiana, followed by New Hampshire, Virginia, Georgia, and Mississppi. The places with lowest number of unemployment claims are Connecticut, Oregon, Wyoming, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Alaska.

     WalletHub explains, "As the U.S. has embraced social distancing policies in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, many businesses have shut their doors either voluntarily or by government order. While some businesses have dealt with the crisis by having employees work from home, that option is not available to everyone. Millions of Americans have found themselves temporarily or permanently out of a job as a result, illustrated by the extremely high number of initial unemployment insurance claims, at over 6.6 million, for the week of March 30.
     "While Americans can look forward to stimulus checks in the coming weeks, those who are jobless will likely still struggle. However, not all states have experienced the same levels of unemployment due to the pandemic. In order to find out the states whose unemployment percentages are most and least affected, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two key metrics. These metrics compare unemployment claim increases for the week of March 30 to both the same week in 2019 and the first week of 2020."

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NONPROFITS CAN REQUEST GRANTS from the newly established Hawaiʻi Resilience Fund. Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and Pierre and Pam Omidyar have joined together to create the Hawaiʻi Resilience Fund to "rapidly deploy resources and encourage community giving to address the COVID-19 pandemic." Nonprofit organizations should email grants@hcf-hawaii.org to request assistance in the form of a grant award from this fund.
     Visit hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/coronavirus for more information.

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BAY CLINIC AND PREMIER MEDICAL GROUP will offer a drive-through screening and testing clinic for COVID-19 this Saturday, April 11 at Hilo's Hoʻolulu Complex from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Access only through the Piʻilani/Hinano entrance. The testing day has been changed to Saturday, to adjust for Easter Sunday; normally the Hilo testing is done on Sundays.
     This free clinic is open to the public. However, individuals must first undergo a screening to determine if they meet the criteria to be tested. Clinic physicians on site will make the determination regarding testing. The screening criteria is based on guidance of the CDC and the State's COVID-19 Response Task Force.
     People who visit the screening clinic will be asked to show photo ID. Additionally, people are requested to bring their own pen, and any health insurance cards they have, although insurance is not required.
     Bay Clinic operates its dental and medical facilities in Nāʻālehu and east Hawaiʻi locations. The COVID-19 clinic is also supported by the County of Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Task Force. For further information, call Civil Defense at 935-0031.

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See updated maps and graphs with more on how the pandemic is affecting Hawaiʻi
at health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii.

DAILY COVID-19 UPDATE: Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense reports seven active cases of COVID-19 on Hawaiʻi Island as of Thursday, April 9. Two new cases were reported today. Twenty-one people have recovered. None have been hospitalized and none have died on island. No cases have been reported from Volcano or Kaʻū.

     The state Department of Health reports 442 cases statewide, with seven new cases reported today. There have been six deaths, four on Oʻahu, two on Maui. 251 people have been reported by the state as recovered.

     According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has recorded more than 466,000 cases. The death toll is more than 16,600. About 26,000 people have recovered.

     Worldwide, Johns Hopkins counts more than 1.6 million people as victims of COVID-19. The death toll is nearly 95,000. The recovery total is more than 355,000. There are cases reported in over 200 countries.

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MOST EVENTS ARE CANCELLED for the month of April, to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. The state is under a stay-at-home order, with l4 days of quarantine required for anyone coming into the state. Interisland travel is restricted. Those in Hawaiʻi should stay at home unless needing to obtain food or medical care.

ONGOING

Free Breakfast and Lunch for Anyone Eighteen and Under is available at Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary and at Nāʻālehu Elementary weekdays through at least the end of April. Each youth must be present to receive a meal. Service is drive-up or walk-up, and social distancing rules (at least six feet away) are observed. Breakfast is served 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Food is being delivered to Ocean View.

St. Jude's Episcopal Church Soup Kitchen is open, with a modified menu and increased health & safety standards, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot showers, the computer lab, and in-person services and bible studies are suspended. Services are posted online on Sundays at stjudeshawaii.org.

The Food Basket Food Pantries Distribution, where families can receive 14 days of food per family:

     The Ocean View location for Tuesday, April 14 has moved to the lot across from St. Jude's Episcopal Church at 92-8606 Paradise Mauka Circle, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

     The Nāʻālehu location is Sacred Hearts Church at 95-558 Mamālahoa Hwy, under their Loaves and Fishes program, on Thursdays, April 9 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 928-8208.

     The Pāhala location is Kaʻū District Gym at 96-1149 Kamani Street, distributed by the ʻO Kaʻū Kākou Pantry, on Thursday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m. Call 933-6030.

     The Volcano location is Cooper Center at 19-4030 Wright Road Thursday, April 30 at 3:30 p.m. Call Kehau at 443-4130.

A Free Dinner for Those in Need is served at Volcano Cooper Center at 19-4030 Wright Road every Thursday, by Friends Feeding Friends, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

On Call Emergency Food Pantry is open at Cooper Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is operated by The Food Basket. Call 808-933-6030.

The Next Learning Packet and Student Resource Distribution for Nāʻālehu Elementary School Students will be Monday, April 13. The packets are designed for learning at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, and can be picked up every two weeks. One family member may pick up for several students in the same family. Students need not be present for the learning resources to be retrieved. Please note the grade of each child. Distribution times are organized by the first letter of the student's last name at the site closest to their home. Supplies will be given out simultaneously.

     Everyone is asked to observe social distancing rules, staying 6 feet away from others during pick-up. See the school website, naalehuel.hidoe.us, for more information and updates.

     Distribution in the Nāʻālehu area is at Nāʻālehu Elementary, Waiʻōhinu, and Discovery Harbour Community Center. Distribution in Ocean View is at the county's Kahuku Park, the area in front of Malama Market, and Ocean ViewCommunity Center.

     At Nāʻālehu Elementary, campus pick-up will be from 9 a.m - 9:20 a.m. for A-H; 9:20 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. for I-P, and 9:40 a.m. - 10 a.m. for Q-Z.

     The Waiʻōhinu pick-up: 8 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. for A-H, 8:20 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. for I-P, and 8:40 a.m. - 9 a.m. for Q-Z.

     The Discovery Harbour Community Center pick-up: 9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. for A-H, 9:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. for I-P, and 10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for Q-Z.

     Morning distribution at Kahuku Park: 8 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. for A-H, 8:20 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. for I-P, and 8:40 a.m. - 9 a.m. for Q-Z.

     Evening distribution at Kahuku Park: 5 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. for A-H, 5:20 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. for I-P, and 5:40 p.m. - 6 p.m. for Q-Z.

     Times for distribution in front of Malama Market are: 9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. for A-H, 9:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. for I-P, and 10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for Q-Z.

     Times for distribution at Ocean View Community Center are 5 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. for A-H, 5:20 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. for I-P, and 5:40 p.m. - 6 p.m. for Q-Z.

Kaʻū Art Gallery is looking for local artists. Call 808-937-1840.

Register for Volcano's ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Keiki Dash by Wednesday, July 22. The second annual event will be held on Saturday, July 25. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to University of Hawaiʻi for furthering research of Rapid ‘Ōhiʻa Death and The Volcano School of Arts & Sciences. See webscorer.com to register.

     Half Marathon registration is $70 through May 24, $80 May 25 through July 22, and $90 for late registration. Registration for the 10K is $50 through May 24, $55 May 25 through Jul 22, and $60 for late registration. Registration for the 5K is $35 through May 24, $40 May 25 through July 22, and $45 for late registration. Keiki Dash registration is $10. All registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable.
     Late registration is only available at packet pickup or race day morning. Shirts are not guaranteed for late registration.  Race Shirts will be included for Half Marathon and 10K participants only. For all other participants, shirts are available to purchase online.

     Packet pick-up is scheduled for Thursday, July 23 in Hilo; Friday, July 26 in Volcano; and Saturday, July 27, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. at the race start.

     Half Marathon will start at 7 a.m. Other distances follow shortly after. Keiki Dash will begin at 10 a.m. on VSAS grounds, with the option of one or two laps – about 300 meters or 600 meters. Race cut-off time for the Half Marathon is four hours. The races will begin and end in Volcano Village at VSAS.
     See ohialehuahalf.com.

Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium Closed for Renovation through June 30. The Park is closed until further notice due to COVID-19 spread mitigation. A popular seven-and-a-half minute 2018 eruption video will be shown on a television in the exhibits area, once the Park and center reopen, and is available online for free download.

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Fresh Food on The Kaʻū Calendar

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in Ocean View, with takeout only and an online menu
to call in orders. See more on food availability in Kaʻū and Volcano below. Photo from L&L

MANY KAʻŪ AND VOLCANO RESIDENTS IN FARMING, RANCHING, AND FOOD PREP are on the front line of keeping meals on tables during the COVID-19 pandemic. Farmers and ranchers, restaurateurs, food and pharmacy retailers, and workers who provide food to those in need; these people are considered essential under county, state, and federal directives during the pandemic, and are allowed to work outside their homes with safe practices. These people are going the extra mile to stay open. Some also provide gardening supplies and seeds for families to grow their own food.
     Providers are encouraged to email mahalo@aloha.net and kaucalendarnews@gmail.com to share information, to be added to the list, and to make changes or corrections to the information:

Home Meal Delivery for Seniors is available through the County Nutrition program. The meals supplant the late morning weekday lunches that seniors enjoyed at Senior Centers, which are shut down due to social distancing protocols. Call Roann S. Okamura, Elderly Activities Division Operations Director of the county Parks & Recreation department, at 961-8708.

Big Island Creamery sells vegan, plant-based cheeses, creams, spreads, and desserts. They deliver to Kaʻū and Volcano for free with purchase of at least three items. Order at bigislandcreamery.com. Questions? Email govegan@bigislandcreamery.com or call 808-825-8485.

Ocean View Food: Farms, Ranches, Retail
Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Providers can add their listings by emailing mahalo@aloha.net and kaucalendarnews@gmail.com, texting, or calling 808-937-9965, or contacting The Kaʻū Calendar on Facebook.

DJ's Pizza & Bake Shop, mauka of Hwy 11, Monday - Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., takeout only. Pizzas, creme puffs, cake slices, and full cakes to order. Call 929-9800. See Facebook.

Kahuku Country Market, mauka of Hwy 11, is open its regular hours.

Ka Lae Garden Thai Food offers takeout along with farm stand fruits and vegetables. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday. Call 808-494-7688.

Mehe's Bar & Grill reopened Monday, June 1. Photo by Julia Neal

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue on the makai side of Hwy 11 is open 8 a.m to 8 p.m. seven days a week, takeout only. See the menu at hawaiianbarbecue.com. To order, call 929-8888.

Mālama Market, makai of Hwy 11, is open seven days a week, 7 a.m to 8 p.m. The store sometimes places a limit on certain items but offers all of its fresh, refrigerated, frozen, canned, and dry foods as usual. Mālama Market is owned by Foodland. Call 939-7560.

Mehe's Bar & Grill, mauka of Hwy 11, is open Saturday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. The menu includes pūpū, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and entrées. See the menu at facebook.com/Mehes-Kau-Bar-and-Grill-381559232037320/menu/. Call 929-7200.

Ocean View Community Market, open Saturdays and Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the corner of Kona Drive and Highway 11, where Thai Grindz is located. New market location for vendors of the recently closed Ocean View Swap Meet. Managed by Mark Cocucci. Masks are mandatory. Limit of people is 100. Social distancing is required. Gate will be unlocked for vendors at 5:30 a.m. Vendors can show up without a reservation for now, with $15 dollars. Parking is in the upper lot; parking on the side of the road is prohibited. All vendors must provide their own sanitizer. All food vendors must have the permits required for the items that you are selling. Vendors and attendees are encouraged to carpool.

Ocean View Market, mauka of Hwy 11, is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Kamagaki family owners may limit the number of people in the store, if necessary. Otherwise, the store is operating with fresh, refrigerated, frozen, canned, and dry foods, and household goods, as usual. Call 929-8800.

Tai Shan Farms offers takeout and goods like cocktail mixes.
Photo from taishanfarms.com

Ocean View Pizzaria, mauka of Hwy 11, is open Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Monday - Thursday 11 a.m - 7 p.m., takeout only. Call in orders at 929-9677.

Ranchos Ace Housemart Hardware, mauka of Hwy 11, is open Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. The store offers extensive garden tools, soil, seeds for food plants, and fertilizers. Call 929-7315.

Tai Shan Farms is located at 92-9095 Lehua Lane in Ocean View. A farm and commercial kitchen, they offer takeout and hot sauce, cocktail mixes, vinaigrettes, baked goods, jam, and honey. Tai Shan Farms products are available at taishanfarms.com/shop. Their takeout menu is available at taishanfarms.com/oceanview-to-go-menu Wednesday, Fridays, and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for dinner. Call 808-929-9613.

Ocean View Food: Free Nutrition Services
St. Jude's Episcopal Church Soup Kitchen is open, with a modified menu and increased health & safety standards, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot showers, the computer lab, and in-person services and bible studies are suspended. Services are posted online on Sundays at stjudeshawaii.org.

The Food Basket's Pantry at St. Jude's offers food to the needy on the last Tuesday of the month, July 28. See hawaiifoodbasket.org to verify dates and times.

Aloha Mix Food Truck Cafe is open Sunday and Tuesday - Friday for takeout only. Photo from Aloha Mix Food Truck

Nāʻālehu Food: Farms, Ranches, Retail
Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Providers can add their listings by emailing mahalo@aloha.net and kaucalendarnews@gmail.com, texting, or calling 808-937-9965, or contacting The Kaʻū Calendar on Facebook.

ACE offers many gardening tools and
mowers to clear the yard to grow.
Photo by Yvette Slack

ACE Homemart Hardware in Nāʻālehu remains open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Employees said that backyard food growing appears to have increased since local schools shut down and kids are staying home. The store has found it difficult to keep seeds in stock but is still well supplied with gardening tools, soil, fertilizer, and gloves. Call 929-9030.

Aloha Mix Food Truck on the makai side of Hwy 11 in Nāʻālehu is open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for takeout. Call 808-756-8359.

Bee Boys in Nāʻālehu Shopping Center is open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, with a pass-through window open for those who prefer not to enter the store. Call 808-215-0292. Bee Boys also sells online with free shipping to anywhere in the country during the pandemic. The company sells its products made from honey produced by its own hives. It also sources Kaʻū-grown lilikoi from Waiʻōhinu, Kaʻū Coffee, turmeric, and mamake, guava leaf, and other local teas.

Crooked C Ranch off South Point Road sells papaya, spinach, grass and orange fed beef, oranges, honey, eggs, bananas, and green bell peppers. See Facebook and Instagram. Call or text Elizabeth and Josh Crook at 808-345-0511.

Hana Hou Restaurant is open for takeout, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Retrieve menu by phone, on bulletin board, or at hanahourestaurant.com. They offer mostly burgers, bentos, and pizza, cookies, and dessert bars. Call 929-9717.

The Bee Boys is offering free shipping throughout the country 

for its products, available online and at its store in Nāʻālehu 

Shopping Center, open Monday - Saturday. 

Photo from Bee Boys

Kuahiwi Ranch Store sells locally raised beef, and ranch and farm supplies directly to the public in Nāʻālehu at 95-5520 Mamālahoa Hwy. Among the offerings are grass-fed and grain-finished beef, and feed for cattle, horses, pigs, dogs, and chickens. Hours are weekdays, noon to 5 p.m. Call 929-7333.

Miranda's Farms Coffee Shop, between South Point Road and the Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park at 93-7136 Mamālahoa Hwy., sells internationally award-winning coffee. Patrons can drive through to pick up brewed Kaʻū Coffee and pastries from 8 a.m. "until the coffee runs out," usually mid-afternoon, Monday - Saturday. Also available for pick-up is packaged whole and ground Miranda's Farms Kaʻū Coffee beans. Their coffee is also sold online at mirandasfarms.com.

Taco Tita, next to Hana Hou Restaurant. Photo from Taco Tita

ʻO Kaʻū Kākou Market in Nāʻālehu is open three days per week – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – from 8 a.m. to noon. The goal is no more than 50 customers on the grounds at a time. Vendor booths per day are limited to 25, with 30 feet of space between vendors. Masks and hand sanitizing are required to attend the market. Social distancing will be enforced. A wide selection of fresh vegetables and fruits, prepared takeaway foods, assorted added value foods, breads and baked goods, honey, cheese, grass-fed beef, fish, vegetable plants, masks, handmade soaps, coffee, and more are offered on various days. Contact Sue Barnett, OKK Market Manager, at 808-345-9374, for more and to apply to vend.

Orange Wood Estate on South Point Road, owned by Douglas Olsen, sells beef and a variety of citrus, including Kaʻū gold oranges, tangerines, and tangelos. For more information on purchasing from him, call (907) 232-1950.

Paradise Meadows Orchard and Bee Farm operates a farm stand from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week, less than a mile from Hwy 11, at 93-2199 South Point Road. Offered are honey, macadamia nuts, Kaʻū Coffee, and seasonally: avocados, lemons, watercress, papaya, banana, and kale. See paradisemeadows.com, Facebook, or call 929-9148.

Rollman Family Salmon offers fresh wild Alaska Salmon from their home in Kaʻū and on the road.

See their Facebook. Photo from Rollman Family Salmon

Punaluʻu Bake Shop in Nāʻālehu hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Food is available to order by phone all day, to include malasadas, Portuguese and other sweetbreads, cookies, soups, plate lunches, and hot and cold sandwiches. Call ahead to 929-7343, or walk up and order. The store is limited to six persons at a time, wearing masks. Dining on site is off-limits until further notice. Its employees also continue to produce breads, cookies, and other products that are trucked and shipped to retailers and sold online. See bakeshophawaii.com to buy and gift the locally made products. Call 929-7343 for wholesale and fundraising orders.

A little outside, plenty inside - fresh food at
Will & Grace in Nāʻālehu. Photo by Yvette Slack

Riley Ranch near the police station in Nāʻālehu offers lettuce, kale, chard, arugula, bok choy, salad mix, green onion, and other veggies. Call Amanda and Bryan Riley at 661-619-3601.

Rollman Family Salmon is another source of food in Nāʻālehu. Trevor and Adria Rollman spend time between Alaska and Kaʻū and market their catch as a family affair. They offer fillets, smoked, and whole fish. Contact them for fish through Facebook or at 907-632-8664.

South Side Shaka Restaurant & Bar offers a full takeout menu from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m daily, with food, wine, and beer. Menu is on the Southside Shaka Yelp page. Call 929-7404.

Taco Tita next to Hana Hou is open 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily for takeout only. Call 808-498-4957 or see Facebook.

Ulu Kaʻū Farm, formerly known as Kaʻū Valley Farm, is open on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., selling pumpkin, eggplant, papaya, lemons, limes, oranges, bananas, avocados, radishes, jicama, tomatoes, broccoli, turmeric, turnips, lettuce, green beans, green onions, squash, and more. Bring shopping bags. Social distance, along with face masks and gloves, will be practiced at the farm stand, 95-1178 Kaʻalaʻiki Road above Nāʻālehu. See ulukauhawaii.com or Facebook. Call 929-7900.

Ulu Kaʻū Farm produce.

Photo from Ulu Kaʻū Farm

Union 76 WikiWiki Mart at the gas station in Nāʻālehu is open daily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., providing local beef, fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and frozen food, coffee, and juices, and a large array of Costco foods, and cleaning and other household supplies. The store also offers ready to eat foods, snacks, and drinks. Call 929-7135.

Will & Grace Filipino Variety Store in Nāʻālehu Shopping Center remains open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Its array of fresh foods includes produce from backyard farmers in Kaʻū and its own award-winning Rising Sun Kaʻū Coffee. Call 929-9993 or 808-557-4441.

Flyin' Hawaiian Coffee Truck in Nāʻālehu has suspended service due to the pandemic, but Flyin' Hawaiian coffee beans can be purchased by texting 808-640-4712.

Ka Lae Coffee on South Point Road is closed until further notice, with food service and yoga classes postponed.

Nāʻālehu Food: Free Nutrition Services

Home Meal Delivery for Seniors in Nāʻālehu is available through the County Nutrition program. The meals supplant the late morning weekday lunches that seniors enjoyed at the Senior Center, which is shut down due to social distancing protocols. Call Roann S. Okamura, Elderly Activities Division Operations Director of the county Parks & Recreation department, at 961-8708.

Pāhala Food: Farms, Ranches, Retail 
Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Providers can add their listings by emailing mahalo@aloha.net and kaucalendarnews@gmail.com, texting, or calling 808-937-9965, or contacting The Kaʻū Calendar on Facebook.

Kaʻili Maliʼe Farms in Pāhala sells vegetables - including green leafy lettuces, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower - Kaʻū Coffee, and much more, all grown on the former Hester farm above Pāhala. It offers pick-up and delivery in the Pāhala area. Call Marlene or Rodney Freitas at 808-987-2578 or 808-987-8918, or connect to them through Facebook.

Kaʻū Coffee Mill offers curbside pick-up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Pick up location is 96-2694 Wood Valley Road, Pāhala. Call 928-0550 or go to kaucoffeemill.com to order.
     Available are smoothies, blended coffee drinks, hot coffee, iced coffee, and cold brew (same-day order only - see kaucoffeemill.com/curbside-beverages). Customers can also order any products available on kaucoffeemill.com: award-winning Kaʻū Coffee, coffee treats, macadamia nuts, accessories, skincare, apparel, and more.
     Curbside Pickup customers can order and pay online or by phone, or order through drive-thru. First Responders including police officers, firefighters, and Kaʻū  Hospital staff will receive a free cup of coffee daily. They can call to order and again upon arrival, with order number, for coffee delivery to their vehicles.

Lettuce from Kaʻili Maliʻe Farms in Pāhala.
Photo by Marlene Freitas

     All customers will park in the Kaʻū Coffee Mill parking lot, call to let staff know they have arrived, and remain in vehicles for Kaʻū Coffee Mill team member to bring out the orders. Social distancing is required. For more detailed instructions, visit kaucoffeemill.com/curbside.
     The Kaʻū Coffee Mill Visitor Center remains closed to the public - pick-up-and-go only - and no public restrooms are available. More info is available on the Kaʻū Coffee Mill Curbside Pickup FAQ page at kaucoffeemill.com.

Long's Drugs on Pikake Street in Pāhala is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It offers refrigerated and dry food, sundries, cleaning supplies, and hosts the CVS pharmacy. Call 928-6252.

Mizuno's Superette on Pikake Street offers hot coffee and food to microwave. It also sells fresh vegetables; canned, refrigerated, frozen and dry foods; chicken feed; and alcohol. It sells many gardening and household goods, plus cleaning supplies. It is open Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon. Call 808-928-8101.

R&G Store is open on Kamani Street from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. It offers frozen, refrigerated, and dry food, and alcohol. Call 808-928-8155.

Volcano Farmers Market at Cooper Center on Sunday morning will offer food and social distancing. Photo by Julia Neal

Volcano Village Food: Farms, Ranches, Retail  
Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Providers can add their listings by emailing mahalo@aloha.net and kaucalendarnews@gmail.com, texting or calling 808-937-9965, or contacting The Kaʻū Calendar on Facebook.

Aunty Pon's Food Truck at 19-4030 Wright Road is open for takeout Tuesday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Order ahead by calling 808-785-5795. See auntyponsthaifoodtruck.com.

Café Ono on Old Volcano Highway is open for takeout, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daily specials. Handmade Pizza Sunday is back "by popular demand." Call ahead to confirm hours and to order, 985-8979. See cafeono.net for menu.

Crater Rim Café in Kīlauea Miltary Camp is open Saturday, July 4. Make reservations to dine in or Grab-and-Go Family BBQ Special will be served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes 8 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, 16 pieces of Local Style Fried Chicken, 8 pieces of 6 oz. Corn on the Cob, 2 lbs. of Coleslaw, 2 lbs. of Steamed Rice, and 2 lbs. of Mashed Potatoes, all for $55.95. Individual To-Go Lunches, $12.95 per person. Reservations required for dine-in and to-go; call  967-8356. KMC is open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. See kilaueamilitarycamp.com.

Hawaiʻi True Value Hardware on Old Volcano Highway, is open daily, 7:30 a.m. to 5: 30 p.m. In addition to hardware, it sells soil and garden tools. Call 808-967-7969.

Kīlauea General Store, on Old Volcano Highway, is open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pick-up place for Lava Rock Café (11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. See lavarock.cafe.) and Big O's Sandwiches & Coffee (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and pizzas from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The store offers canned, dry, and refrigerated foods; alcohol; and household goods. From local farms, the store sells such produce as cabbage, lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, lemons, and limes. Call 967-7555.

Kīlauea Military Camp is open for lodging, dining, and more. Crater Rim Café offers Dine-In or Grab-and-Go. Reservations for dine-in and take-out are required, call 967-8356. 10-Pin Grill and Java Café are open for dine-in (limited occupancy, face masks required) and take-out from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. for lunch and dinner, daily. Call 967-8350. Reservations for accommodations, for guests who do not require 14-day quarantine, are available. Call 967-8333. KMC General Store is open, face masks required, Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two gasoline pumps are open for use 24 hours a day, with debit or credit card. The store offers household items, curios, souvenirs, food, drinks, toiletries, firewood, and more. The Post Office is open weekdays, face masks required, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The lobby is open 24 hours a day. Collections times are Monday-Friday at 1 p.m., and Saturday at 8:45 a.m. The laundromat is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tennis and basketball courts are open, with modified hours – call 967-8333 for details. Lava Lounge remains closed for now. Other KMC amenities – such as the bowling alley, fitness center, and rec center – are all still closed. KMC is open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. See kilaueamilitarycamp.com.

Kīlauea Lodge is offering Curbside Take Out for breakfast,

lunch, and dinner. Photo from Kīlauea Lodge

Kīlauea Lodge at 19-3948 on Old Volcano Hwy, is open for take out by calling 808-967-7366. Take out breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m, and lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special offers are posted on the Kīlauea Lodge Facebook, along with a menu link. Wine is available by the bottle and beer is available by the bottle and can.

Lava Rock Café is open for takeout by calling the adjacent Kīlauea General Store. Hours for pick-up are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. Alcohol is available in Kīlauea General Store. Call in orders to 967-7555 and see lavarock.cafe. Big O's Sandwiches & Coffee inside Kīlauea General Store offers subs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and pizzas from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call in orders to 808-967-7555; pick up at Kīlauea General Store.

McCall's Volcano Produce sells fresh produce, like lettuce, arugula, beets, bok choy, broccoli, carrots, collard greens, daikon, green onions, kale, sweet and Irish potatoes, radishes, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes, watercress, zucchini, rhubarb, blackberries and blueberries, and a variety of herbs. Jeff and Claudia McCall sell their produce on Sundays at the Volcano Farmers Market at Cooper Center, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., at their farm stand on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 19-4277 Haunani Rd., through Volcano Cookshop, and by appointment by calling 937-1056. 

Thai Thai Bistro & Bar, at 19-4084 Old Volcano Hwy, is open for takeout only Thursday - Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Call in orders to 808-967-7969. Alcohol is available at its adjacent True Value Hardware store. See lavalodge.com/thai-thai-bistro.html.

Volcano Cookshop offers a slow-roasted, garlic-rubbed top
round, sliced thin for sandwiches, at 1/2 lb. for $8. See the

menu at facebook.com/heatherandkurtnelson. 

Photo from Volcano Cookshop

Volcano Cookshop offers takeout and Volcano-area delivery on Wednesdays and Fridays. All menu items are delivered cold, to heat up or freeze for a later date. See facebook.com/heatherandkurtnelson for the menu. Call 808-634-6061 to order. Orders must be placed by noon, the day before delivery. If ordering McCall's produce, orders must be made two days before, by 6 p.m. Volcano Cookshop charges a $3 delivery fee. The delivery range is from Volcano Golf Course down to Kahaualea Road (Atkatsuka Orchids). Pick-up for people in Fern Forest or Glenwood is available. Payment by Paypal or Venmo is preferred; credit card by phone (3.5% fee), check, or cash is also accepted. 

Volcano Farmers Market at Cooper Center on Wright Road, off of Old Volcano Highway, is open on Sundays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., with much local produce, island beef, and prepared foods. Call 808-967-7800.

Volcano House, with The Rim and Uncle George's Lounge, lobby, fireplace room, main retail shop, observation deck, and indoor sitting area are all closed temporarily. Volcano House is not taking reservations for hotel accommodations and Namakanipaio, the campground and cabins managed by Volcano House, at this time. See hawaiivolcanohouse.com for updates.

Volcano Store, on Old Volcano Highway, is open daily from 5 a.m. to 6:30. p.m. The store has fresh produce, along with refrigerated and frozen food, alcohol, and household goods. It is the only propane provider in Volcano. Call 967-7210.

Volcano Winery is open for curbside pick-up of wine and cheese spreads. Winery visits and tastings are temporarily suspended. Call ahead for pickup between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. See volcanowinery.com. Call 808-967-7772. The winery is located at 35 Piʻimauna Drive.

Cooper Center Volcano Farmers Market. Photo by Julia Neal

Volcano Village Food: Free Nutrition Services

On-Call Emergency Food Pantry is open at Cooper Center Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. until the food is gone. It is operated by The Food Basket. Call 808-933-6030.