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Great news for our coffee community. Give Aloha now includes dine in at select Foodland restaurants and bars from September 22 to 29, 2025. When you order food or non-alcoholic drinks during this period, a portion of proceeds goes to the Give Aloha matching gift. Those dollars help fund Pono Collective’s programs and educational partnerships that build stronger skills across the coffee chain. Liquor sales are not part of this promotion.
Where you can dine
- REDFISH
- Mahiai Table
- Pau Hana Bar
- The Bar
- Eleven
- et al.
What your meal supports
Each bite and sip helps Pono Collective continue its work with students, farmers, baristas, and small businesses. Funds donated go toward programs and educational partnerships that:- teach coffee quality and best practices from seed to cup
- expand access to training and workshops through partner schools and community groups
- connect producers, roasters, and cafes to share knowledge and improve consistency
- support outreach that lifts the next generation of coffee professionals
How it helps the coffee industry
- Workforce skills: More hands learn roasting, brewing, and green coffee basics.
- Better quality: Education raises standards that customers taste in every cup.
- Local opportunity: Partnerships create pathways for jobs and small business growth.
- Community impact: Coffee becomes a tool for learning, mentorship, and pride.
Quick details
- Dates: September 22 to 29, 2025
- What counts: food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Excluded: liquor sales
- Benefit: portion of proceeds supports the Give Aloha matching gift and Pono Collective programs
How to join in
1. Pick a participating Foodland restaurant or bar. 2. Dine in with friends or your team between September 22 and 29. 3. Order your favorites and know your purchase supports education across coffee. 4. Share the news and invite others to do the same. For background and updates, see our first post on Give Aloha and visit Pono Collective’s site for program and story highlights. Foodland’s Give Aloha page has common questions and current details.
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