The need is great and is growing for Haena and Wainiha, the north Kauai communities still suffering from the effects of last year’s devastating floods. St. William Mission Church in nearby Hanalei reopened for worship on Jan. 6 after nearly nine months of rebuilding and flood recovery. During this chaotic time the mission’s food pantry has operated continuously, serving many new clients. The flood was an economic disaster for many. Employment opportunities have been substantially reduced. St. Catherine Parish, the mission’s mother church, has a partnering agreement with Hawaii Food Bank to provide relief for those partially isolated on the North Shore. The food bank provides food and a mobile food pantry trailer. St. William’s food pantry operates the trailer and manages the operation, delivering food every Thursday. If you have an interest in being part of this ministry, call Sam at 346-2850. (Photo courtesy of St. William Mission)
