Posted on 7th May 2013 @ 5:13 PM

Aloha Grown is committed to supporting efforts to care for our island, our people and our culture. That is why 2% of every Aloha Grown sale goes to our Malama Honua Fund, which awards local nonprofits, schools, organizations and initiatives that embody our philosophy…“Support Local. Sustain the Aina. Share the Aloha.”

Congratulations to the Aloha Grown 2013 Malama Honua Award recipients! After reviewing a number of applications and essays from many well-deserving participants, these organizations were selected for their commitment and dedication to sustainability efforts in our Big Island communities, and for exemplifying Aloha Grown's philosophy to "Support Local, Sustain the Aina & Share the Aloha." Each organization will receive $500 to be used towards their designated project, program or initiative. Mahalo for living Aloha Grown!

• Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture – “Aloha Classroom” project
• Hilo Downtown Improvement Association – “Lets Grow Hilo” project
• Hilo Intermediate School Parent & Community Networking Center – “Learning Garden/Aquaponics System” project
• Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin – “Grow our Garden” initiative
• Malaai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School – “Farm Stand” program
• Parker School – “Kihapai Hooulu” project
• Waimea Country School – “Na Keiki Aloha Aina” program

 (Recipients are listed in alphabetical order.)

http://alohagrown.com/malama-honua-fund.html