Mad Hatter Pours Tea

Impossible Wonderland Mad Hatter Party to Benefit the Maui Food Bank

Hosted by Molly and James Jacobson, authors of

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Saturday, March 6, 3-4:30pm

Whole Foods Market

70 East Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului

(808) 872-3310

Cake and Tea served courtesy of Whole Foods Market

The Maui Food Bank currently serves 10,000 people a month who are at risk of going hungry. Working with over 100 partner agencies and programs, the food bank is committed to fulfilling their mission by helping the hungry in Maui County. Each dollar donated to the Maui Food Bank turns into $8 worth of groceries, such as rice, fresh produce, canned foods, bread, meat, fish and poultry. This year the Maui Food Bank will distribute over 1.5 million pounds of food to the hungry. In an effort to help them meet the need, Molly and James are holding this event in conjunction with Whole Foods.

Richard Yust, Executive Director of the Maui Food Bank, reports, “There has been a 20% increase in the need for our services. Many people including children, seniors, the working poor and the homeless, have been forced to skip meals or eat less well. Giving up food in order to pay rent, cover medical expenses, and put gas in the car is what literally thousands of people in our island ohana are doing every day.”

“If you’re on Maui on March 6,” Jacobson asks, “please join come down to the new Whole Foods and have a slice of cake and make a donation to the Maui Food Bank.” The most needed items are: financial contributions, canned meat and tuna, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals and soups with protein, cereal, rice, and pasta. “Any contribution helps, and I’ll feed you cake,” said Jacobson. “If you want to be playful, come dressed as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character and go to the movies with us after the party.”

Many local chefs and restaurant owners, including Chef James McDonald of I’o, Chef Brian Etheredge of Capische? and Dana Pastula of Café O’Lei, are donating to the cause on March 6th.