In this heartfelt episode, Trina and Lani sit down with Petrinella, co-founder of Moku O Keawe Mālama Nā Kūpuna, a grassroots organization serving Big Island’s kūpuna through community-based meal sharing, resource connections, and cultural wellness.
Petrinella shares:
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How the program provides fresh, farm-to-table meals from local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen 🥬🐟
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Why empowering local communities to care for their own kūpuna is the heart of their mission
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The inspiring story of how a 30-year dream became reality 💜
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Their partnerships with groups like Vibrant Hawai‘i to help kūpuna access housing, insurance, Narcan, COVID safety, and more
👉 From walkers to warm meals — this isn’t just about food, it’s about connection, dignity, and community care.
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