KO OLINA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Ko Olina Resort employees distributed more than 4,000 Thanksgiving meals to those in need with the help of businesses looking out for their community.
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Workers from Aulani, Four Seasons Resort, Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club and others came together to participate in the 25th annual Thanksgiving Outreach program to prepare the hot meals.
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Leeward Community College students volunteered their time to cook 2,700 pounds of turkey, 270 pounds of ham, 600 pounds of rice, 400 pounds of corn, 100 pans of pumpkin pie and more than 100 gallons of gravy.
Once the food was prepared, UPS drivers delivered 450 trays of food to 25 locations from Waianae to Waipahu.
We’re so fortunate to be celebrating 25 years of giving, and it’s incredibly fulfilling to see how this tradition has brought people together over the years. The spirit of aloha and giving back is at the heart of our resort’s mission, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of so many.
Sweetie Nelson, director of destination marketing for Ko Olina Resort
Meals were distributed to 25 churches and veteran organizations on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The following organizations received meals:
Waianae/Makaha
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Boys & Girls Club Waiʻanae
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Waiʻanae Boat Harbor & Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae
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U.S. Vets Paiʻolu Kaiʻaulu Transitional Housing
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Sewers Beach Park/Middle Park/Pokaʻi Bay
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Waiʻanae Assembly of God Mākaha
Ma‘ili
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Maʻili Bridge/Community Park
Nānākuli
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Boys & Girls Club Nānākuli
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Leeward beaches from Tracks to Black Rocks
Kapolei
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Kumuhonua Transitional Shelter
ʻEwa
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Boys & Girls Club Hale Pono ʻEwa Beach Clubhouse
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
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West Loch Elderly Village
Waipahu
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Lighthouse Outreach Center
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Waipahu United Church of Christ
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Ko Olina Resort’s Thanksgiving Outreach has been a yearly tradition since 1999. More information and information can be found on Ko Olina Resort’s website.
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