HONOLULU (AP) — One of Oahu's largest pantries could soon shut down its operations in Kakaako if it doesn't find somewhere more affordable to provide homeless and low-income residents with free meals.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports (http://bit.ly/2bUywGb ) that Gill Berge, who serves on Feeding Hawaii Together's board of directors, says the nonprofit can no longer afford the rent at the 19,000-square-foot location. The landlord wants the organization out of the building by Dec. 1.
The nonprofit is now looking for a smaller space or something that Berger says is "close to a freebie."
Feeding Hawaii Together has been serving those in need in Kakaako for nearly two decades.
The group's founder, Charlie Lorenz, says the location sees anywhere from 300 to 400 clients on a typical day.
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Information from: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, http://ift.tt/vhbFIb
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