As part of this relief effort, UHMC culinary students will prepare 1,800-2,500 meals daily to feed Maui residents who have transitioned from emergency shelters to hotels and other temporary housing situations. The number of meals and residents served will adjust based on changing needs. For their time, UHMC culinary students will receive $16 an hour, a $1,459 Education Award provided by AmeriCorps, and access to health care benefits.
Hale Makua is currently accepting applications for its new Food Service Summer Internship. The program runs for six to eight weeks through July 2023, and interns will receive a $2,000 stipend upon successful completion. Applications will be accepted until June 16.
In addition to the Grand Tasting Gala, a series of interactive experiences will be held over Festival weekend June 8–11, including wine tasting seminars, brunches/lunches and intimate and exclusive winemaker dinners at resort restaurants.
The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival has donated $380,000 to various local organizations, bringing the Festival’s total giving to $3.5 million since its inception.