Kohala Food Hub

06/22/2026

Keeping it fresh, local & affordable ☀️ The Marketplace is open until midnight tonight!

Summer is in full swing, and our local farmers are bringing the bounty 🌿 This week we’re featuring sweet seasonal favorites like juicy lychee from OK Farms, crisp organic green beans from Ano Ano Farms, and sweet Waimea-grown carrots from Rincon Farms, plus sale specials on guava, kabocha squash, ʻuala, chevre, and espresso bites.

🍄 Mushroom lovers, don’t miss this week’s lineup:
Aliʻi Trumpet, Lion’s Mane, and Shiitake. All locally grown and packed with flavor and wellness benefits.

🌱 Grow your own food this summer!
Shop our nursery for veggie starts, herbs, native plants, and flowers. Plus, SNAP and Da BUX can be used on edible plant starts, making it even easier to grow fresh food at home.

✨ Community happenings:
• Refer a friend and you both get $10 off with code FRIEND10
• Zonta Club of Hilo’s Pay It Forward Microgrants are now open for women-owned businesses
• Stuff Da Bus school supply drive is collecting donations for local keiki through July 17

Support local farmers, nourish your ʻohana, and shop fresh while the market is open 💛

06/19/2026

🥭 MANGO MANIA + SUMMER SALE 🌴

First-of-the-season Certified Organic Rapoza Mangoes from Wakefield Organics are here and they won’t last long. Sweet, juicy, fiberless, and perfect for smoothies, salsa, or snacking.

Plus the Summer Sale continues with ☕ espresso bars, 🧀 local cheeses, 🎃 kabocha, and 🌿 recipe-ready ʻulu, kalo, palaʻai, and ʻuala freezer packs.

And AnyKine Wontons are back in 6 flavors, including the NEW Sesame Beefless Kimchi 🥟

Shop local and stock up while it lasts. Marketplace open now through Monday at midnight 🌺

06/16/2026

We are honored and grateful to receive this award and to be recognized alongside such inspiring organizations. Mahalo nui for the support that helps us continue serving our community!

HIUW awards 9 grants to island nonprofits - Community | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

06/16/2026

Good food is even better when it’s shared 💚 Refer a friend and you’ll both receive $10 off.

How it Works:
🌱 Share Kohala Food Hub with a friend
🌱 They save $10 on their first $40+ order with code FRIEND10
🌱 Once they complete their order and list you as their referrer, we’ll send you $10 off your next $40+ order

It’s our way of saying mahalo for helping more people discover local food while supporting Hawaiʻi Island farmers, ranchers, and food makers.

See flyer for more details and tag a friend below 👇

06/15/2026

🌱 Join us for the Kohala Regional Agrifood Summit on Monday, June 22nd.

Learn about the Draft Hawaiʻi Island 5-Year Agrifood & Community Food Security Plan, connect with community members over a free dinner together, and share your manaʻo on the future of local food in Hawaiʻi.

06/15/2026

☀️ Aloha Kakahiaka! The Marketplace is open until MIDNIGHT tonight. Don’t forget to confirm your order before we close!

🏝️ Summer fruit season is in full swing:
🥭 Mango
🍒 Lychee
🥭 Guava
🍈 Papaya
🍒 Surinam Cherry
🍌 Local bananas

These tropical favorites are only around for a short time, so stock up while they’re here!

🔥 Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21! Shop local gifts Dad will love:
🥩 Grass-fed beef & wild venison
🌶️ Spicy Ninja sauces & hot honey
🍯 Local honey
☕ Hawaiʻi-grown coffee & handcrafted chocolate

🍠 We’re also celebrating traditional island staples this week:
🎃 Palaʻai (Kabocha)
🌱 Kalo
🥔 Cassava
🍠 ʻUala (Okinawan sweet potato)

Every purchase supports local farmers, food producers, and a stronger Hawaiʻi food system.

06/12/2026

🔥 Father’s Day Sale Happening Now! 🔥

Looking for something local and delicious for Dad? We’ve got you covered with edible gifts that he’ll love: hot sauces, chili oil, jerky, chicken wings, venison cuts, and more, all on sale through Monday.

EXCITING New products on the market this week:
🍄 Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms from Waimea-grown Maunakea Mushrooms
🌿 Frozen ’Awa from Puʻiwa Hawaiian Farms
🍯 New flavored honeys from Spicy Ninja Sauce

Whether you’re planning a Father’s Day BBQ, or just stocking up on fresh local food, there’s plenty to discover this week.

Shop local and support Hawaiʻi farmers, ranchers, and food makers. Order now through Monday at 11:59 PM at www.kohalafoodhub.com

06/12/2026

What a beautiful King Kamehameha Day hoʻolauleʻa 🌺

Mahalo to everyone who stopped by our booth and talked story with us at the parade. We loved seeing so many familiar faces and celebrating our community together.

We were excited to see a few Kohala Food Hub producers in the parade, Kailin Kim of Hoʻōla Honey as the pā’ū Princess for Kaho’olawe 🌿 Courtney Silver of Bellissimo Blossoms riding with the Kohala Ride Wild Club 🐴 Matt Medeiros, local rancher and part of Hen Picked With Love ohana 🪺

King Kamehameha Day honors King Kamehameha I who was born right here in Kohala and united the Hawaiian Islands. Mahalo for making it such a special day 🙌🏽

06/08/2026

🚨 SALE ENDS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT! 🚨

Stock up on fresh, local food and save while supporting Hawaiʻi Island farmers and food producers.

🔥 This Week’s Deals:
🥩 Local Grass-Fed Beef
🍊 Rainbow Papayas
🫙 Macadamia Nuts, Sauces & Pantry Favorites

🌈 Fresh Local Produce:
🟢 Green Beans
🟠 Carrots
🔴 Radishes
🌈 Swiss Chard
🟡 Zucchini
…and more!

🍲 Don’t forget the fresh, locally made tofu, perfect for quick, healthy meals with all those colorful veggies.

💚 Every order supports local farmers, strengthens our local food system, and keeps dollars circulating right here in our island community.

⏰ Shop now before the sale ends tonight at midnight!