Kaukau 4 Keiki

A USDA Summer Food Service Program

For questions or concerns email k4k@vibranthawaii.org or call 802-221-4697

Point of Distribution FAQs

Who can apply to become a distribution site?
Community organizations, schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, and informal neighborhood groups are all encouraged to apply. If you have a trusted place in your community and a willingness to serve families, you may be a great fit.

Do I need prior experience running a food distribution program?
No previous experience is required. Vibrant Hawaiʻi provides training, coordination, and supplies to help each site operate successfully.

What support does Vibrant Hawaiʻi provide to site hosts?
All selected sites receive guidance on setup, training for site leads, coordination support, and the materials needed to distribute food boxes smoothly and safely.

What does a point of distribution actually do?
Sites serve as local distribution points where families pick up their weekly food boxes. Sites help organize pick-up days, welcome families, and ensure boxes are distributed according to program guidelines.

When does the Kaukau 4 Keiki program run?
Kaukau 4 Keiki will run from the week of Monday, June 15 through Friday, July 24, 2026.

How much time is required to host a site?
Time commitments vary depending on your site size and distribution model, but most hosts should expect weekly coordination during the six-week summer program, plus training before launch.

Is there a cost to become a distribution site?
No. There is no fee to apply or participate as a host site.

How do I register to become a site host?
Site registration is open through April 20, 2026. Interested groups can apply online at: bit.ly/26sites or the button above.

How are sites selected?
Sites are selected based on community need, geographic coverage, accessibility for families, and the readiness of applicants to coordinate weekly distribution.

USDA Child Nutrition Programs Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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