Convoy of Hope, partnering with local businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofits, will spread kindness to residents on the Big Island on Saturday at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Gates open at 10 a.m., rain or shine.
This free event offers $500,000 in goods and services including groceries, veteran services, haircuts, family portraits, job services, a kids zone, a hot meal, new children’s shoes, and more. While supplies last, all are welcome. No ID required.
The aim of the event is to build “stronger communities through generosity and kindness and provides an opportunity for hundreds of local community volunteers to help their neighbors in a tangible way.”
Learn more about the event by visiting convoyofhope.org/bigisland or contact Moana-Lei Mauga at (808) 315-7138 or convoyofhopehilo@gmail.com.
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world.
With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for 16 consecutive years.
Convoy of Hope has served more than 115 million people since it was founded in 1994.