Serving our kūpuna in the community with our community
or call: 808-215-0073
“I appreciate all the service and help Our Kupuna has provided over the years. They have been a great help.”
Karen | Joined Our Kupuna in 05/22/20 | Honolulu, Hawai’i
Internship Program
Empowering communities through service and learning
549
KŪPUNA
That’s the number of kūpuna we have been able to assist since we started in 2020.
*Estimated count based on volunteer feedback
Our Impact
51,860
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BAGS
Have been delivered to kūpuna because of our volunteers and constant push to serve the community.
42,245
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HOURS
From 600 volunteers dedicated to making sure that every kūpuna in Hawai’i that needs assistance will get it with our program.
Our Vision
We envision a Hawaiʻi where all kūpuna (elders) have food security, access to their essentials, and are kākoʻo (supported) by nui kaiāulu (the greater community).
Our Mission
Our Kūpuna’s mission is to connect kūpuna with volunteers who can shop and deliver groceries, medication and other necessary supplies. Founded as a response to COVID-19, we have expanded our services past delivery to include socialization and wellness opportunities for kūpuna.
Our Services
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Delivery of Essentials
Shopper delivers groceries every 2 weeks
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Monthly Pen Pal
Exchange letters with high school student
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Virtual Classes
Accessible Yoga (yoga for all levels)
…inquire about others
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Weekly Phone Buddy
Talk-story with a matched volunteer
Are you 60+ and unable to get your groceries for yourself?
If you live in Hawaiʻi but can’t leave your home and have no help getting your essentials, call us to learn more about our programs.
We will need a referral letter from a professional, then we can collect your information.
If approved, we will match you with a volunteer who will shop for you every 2 weeks.
Click the link below or call 808-215-0073 to see if you meet our eligibility requirements.
Volunteer and sponsor a kupuna.
We are looking for volunteers to adopt a kupuna in your community who cannot shop for themselves and does not have reliable support.
As a delivery volunteer, you would call your kupuna once a week to check on them, then shop for them every 2 weeks. Volunteers only shop for essentials (such as groceries, necessary household supplies or medication). The kupuna would reimburse you for the cost of the groceries at time of delivery.
If you’re interested in helping, click the link below to learn more and register to be on our volunteer list. We’ll connect you with a kupuna in your area.
Our Kūpuna presents
Document ancestral & cultural knowledge • Preserve Hawaiʻi’s history • Help kūpuna leave a legacy
We couldn’t do this valuable work without the help of our volunteers and supporters!
