KIFB donor pledges 2-for-1 match

The Kauai Independent Food Bank has been offered a challenge.

But it’s a good challenge, and one pitched by a person who shall remain nameless, said Kelvin Moniz, the KIFB executive director.

“We are blessed, indeed,” Moniz said. “Under terms of the anonymous donor challenge, for every donation of $150, or more, the donor will match the contribution with a 2-for-1 match. 

That means for every $150 raised, the match will add $300, making the contribution worth $450. That will have a huge impact on our programs.”

Monetary contributions to the Kauai Independent Food Bank support three main programs, including the Keiki Cafe, the Backpack Program, and the Kupaa Kokua Kupuna program.

The Keiki Cafe program provides Super Snacks in 13 locations, including five new schools, across the island to disadvantaged keiki participating in after-school activities throughout the school year. 

The program is conducted in partnership with the Kauai Boys & Girls Club, the YWCA of Kauai, Kamaaina Kids, and the Department of Education A+ programs.

Backpack programs are in place at three Hawaiian Charter schools in Kekaha and Anahola as well as through the Boys & Girls Club, Kapaa Clubhouse. Qualifying keiki receive an unmarked backpack each Friday filled with nutritious food for the child and their siblings for the weekend.

Moniz said contributions to the 2-for-1 anonymous donor challenge can be done online at www.kauaifoodbank.org and clicking the “Donate online-click here” button, or can be mailed to KIFB at 3285 Waapa Road, Suite A, in Lihue.