‘Ohana Health Plan Hawaii Island employees participate in food drive

‘Ohana Health Plan’s 260 employees throughout the state, including those on the Big Island, rallied together in the spirit of giving, collecting and donating more than 5,600 pounds of food and beverages to the Hawaii Foodbank.

During their month-long food drive, ‘Ohana Health Plan employees participated in the “Amazing ‘Ohana Race” and the “10 for 10 Challenge” to encourage employees to make a difference 1 pound at a time. Of the more than 5,600 pounds collected, ‘Ohana Health Plan’s Hawaii Island employees, who make up 10 percent of the company’s total number of employees, accounted for 21 percent, or 1,190 pounds of food, of the total collected.

“Every day, we work hard to provide health care coverage and assistance to Hawaii’s most vulnerable populations, many of whom rely on the services provided by Hawaii Foodbank,” said Scott Sivik, state president of ‘Ohana Health Plan. “I am proud of our employees who continue to rise to the occasion, generously giving of their time and resources to those in need and making a difference in the communities we serve.”

‘Ohana Health Plan’s employees have participated in Hawaii Foodbank’s annual food drive for the past four years.

Hawaii Foodbank serves 287,000 people each year, gathering donated food from local businesses and communities, storing it and distributing it through charitable agencies that provide services to those in need.

‘Ohana Health Plan has more than 260 employees in Hawaii and serves approximately 49,000 members. Since 2008, ‘Ohana Health Plan has served members throughout Hawaii and has taken WellCare’s national experience and develop an ‘Ohana Health Plan care model that addresses local members’ health care and health coordination needs.

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