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SHAPE HAWAII’S FUTURE THROUGH CULINARY & AG EDUCATION!

Your generosity fuels the dreams of tomorrow’s chefs, farmers, and culinary innovators TODAY—building a vibrant future for Hawaii’s food and agriculture industries.

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Support the next generation of Hawaii’s culinary and agriculture leaders this holiday season. Your donation funds scholarships, essential technology, and hands-on learning experiences that empower students and educators across the state. Together, we can provide the tools and opportunities that will help them thrive in these vital industries.

THIS SEASON, GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING.

Make an impact in five meaningful ways—from critical workforce development programs, upgrading technology for instructors, funding transformative culinary travel experiences, to inspiring young minds about where their food comes from. Your tax deductible* donation shapes careers and creates lasting connections that will impact Hawaii for years to come.

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SEE THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT

Hear from students and industry leaders about how the Culinary Institute of the Pacific’s new workforce development program, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America, is shaping Hawai‘i’s culinary industry. Your support helps working professionals take their skills to the next level!

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CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT

Help Fund a Scholarship to Culinary Institute of the Pacific

Donate: $1,500 (Full Scholarship)

Sponsor a culinary professional’s tuition for an intensive 5-day workforce development program at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. Students will gain world-class training, earning a prestigious certificate of completion and continuing education hours to advance their careers.

Donate a Laptop to the UH Maui College Culinary Arts Program

Donate: $475 per laptop (20 laptops needed)

Help equip the faculty of the University of Hawaii Maui College Culinary Arts Program with essential technology. Your donation will provide an HP laptop to support their teaching and enhance student learning.

Help Fund the Leeward Community College Culinary Students' Trip to Japan

Donate: $100-$1,000

Support Leeward Community College’s culinary students as they embark on an immersive, week-long culinary exchange program to Japan. This program will give students invaluable hands-on learning experiences with world-renowned chefs and industry leaders, exploring Japanese cuisine and sustainable agricultural practices with a global perspective.

Support Agricultural Education for K-12 Students

Donate: $250

Your donation will help the Hawaii Ag Foundation run hands-on programs like Veggie U, Where Would We Be Without Seeds?, and the Young Entrepreneurs Program, which empower students to learn about agriculture, food safety, and sustainable practices.

*Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is a program of the 501(c)3 non-profit organization Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance that benefits local aina-based and community organizations committed to culinary and agricultural education, sustainability, and cultural programs in Hawaii. Your contribution is fully tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the tax benefits of your donation.

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