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Feeding Community, Gleaning Hope — Post-Lala Meal, August 28

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August 28, 2026 · Uncle Robert’s ʻAwa Club · Kaimū/Kalapana

Following Lala, neighbors gathered for Feeding Community, Gleaning Hope—a free community meal and post-storm resilience talk story. From preparing the imu and fresh fruit to serving plates and sharing conversation, these moments celebrate the people who helped bring the gathering together.

Mahalo to the growers, cooks, volunteers, hosts, and neighbors who contributed food, time, and care.

Browse 32 photos and the event flyer. Select any image to view it at full size.

Preparing the meal

Kalo leaves growing in a garden
Volunteers cutting breadfruit for the community meal
Volunteers preparing the imu fire
Volunteers tending a steaming imu at night
Volunteers gathered outdoors
Two volunteers preparing fresh fruit
Volunteer cutting pineapple and papaya
Volunteer holding a platter of bananas
Volunteer preparing a tray of food

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Sharing food & connection

Volunteers smiling behind the serving counter
Volunteers serving food from buffet trays
Volunteers serving fresh fruit
Guests and volunteers beside the buffet
Neighbors waiting at the serving area
Guest holding a plate of food
Two young guests holding their meals
Participant holding two pineapples
Neighbors sharing food and conversation
Three participants beside the community information board
Volunteer at the community information and donations table
Guest reading the community information board

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Gathering & post-Lala talk story

Neighbors gathered in an outdoor circle
Participants gathered outside the kitchen
Speaker addressing the outdoor community circle
Community circle applauding
Neighbors gathered outdoors after the meal
Speaker holding a microphone during talk story
Speaker addressing the gathering from the stage
Participants listening at picnic tables
Neighbors seated at picnic tables
Community members sharing a meal in the pavilion
Participants raising hands during discussion

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Event flyer

Feeding Community, Gleaning Hope flyer for August 28, 4–6 p.m. at Uncles Awa Club

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