Lanakila Pacific

10/16/2026

True independence and well-being begin with basic needs like reliable access to fresh, wholesome food.

Question No. 1 on this election ballot gives Oahu voters an opportunity to establish a dedicated Food Security Fund. This charter amendment will help ensure our kupuna and families experiencing food insecurity can access Hawaii-grown food while building long-term resilience for our island home.

When we invest in our local food system, we empower our whole community to thrive.

Learn more at www.YesOnLocalFoodSecurity.org

10/15/2026

In today’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Dusty Grable, founder of Lovers + Fighters, shares how hiring through Lanakila Pacific introduced him to a dependable teammate and challenged his approach to finding talent.

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, his message gives employers a question to consider: Who are we overlooking?

Read Dusty’s op-ed: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/10/15/editorial/island-voices/column-employers-miss-out-when-they-overlook-disabled-workers/
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Ask almost anyone in the restaurant industry about staffing, and you will hear the same concerns. Finding good employees is difficult. Training takes time. Leaders are stretched thin. New hires need to become productive quickly. Those challenges are real, but employers also need to ask whether we ar...

10/15/2026

One less thing to plan for the holidays. 🦃🥩

Lanakila Pacific Kitchen is taking pre-orders for Half and Whole Turkey Meals for Thanksgiving and Prime Rib Meals for Christmas.

Order ahead and spend less time in the kitchen when the holidays arrive.

Pre-order now before we sell out of holiday meals: https://lanakilakitchen-turkeytogo.square.site/

10/14/2026

Dylan built his kitchen skills at Lanakila Pacific Kitchen, taking on responsibilities from dishwashing to food prep. Today, he’s putting that experience to work at .

He's also working toward earning his driver’s license and continuing to grow in his role.

“My favorite part about working here is, I enjoy washing dishes a lot. If I'm not busy doing anything, I can take out cardboard boxes, and my chef gives me the prepping assignments that I really need to do," Dylan shares.

We’re proud to see Dylan take what he learned at Lanakila Pacific Kitchen into his next job.

10/14/2026

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union volunteers joined us for Cares Day at our Wahiawa and Bachelot Teaching & Learning Centers! 💙

Their team made Halloween crafts, played games, had a dance contest with participants, and packed meals for Meals on Wheels!

Mahalo,Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, for spending the day with us and engaging with the participants!

10/07/2026

From her first job experience at Kailua High School’s coffee cart to working on production teams today, Mili has built her path to employment one step at a time.

With support from Lanakila Pacific Employment Services, Mili explored career interests, developed screen-printing skills through a Paid Work Experience at Lanakila Pacific Custom Products, and completed six months of industrial sewing training at Aloha Cut + Cloth. Today, she works for both organizations, sewing garments and putting her production skills to work.

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Mili’s story shows how hands-on experience, continued guidance and employment opportunities help young people with disabilities make the transition from school to the workforce.

10/03/2026

Need custom apparel or branded materials for your team or organization?

Lanakila Pacific Custom Products provides professional printing and embroidery while creating job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Your order helps our team build workplace skills through hands-on experience while delivering quality products for businesses and organizations across Hawaii.

See what we offer: https://lanakilapacific.org/customproducts/

10/02/2026

Holiday meal ordering is officially open at Lanakila Pacific Kitchen! 🦃🥩

For Thanksgiving, choose from a Half or Whole Turkey Meal. For Christmas, bring home our Prime Rib Meal. All meals include traditional sides and dessert.

Each order helps Lanakila Pacific continue serving people with disabilities and kupuna across Oahu.

Place your pre-order today: https://lanakilakitchen-turkeytogo.square.site/

10/01/2026

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and advance inclusive employment across Hawaii. 💙

At Lanakila Pacific, building independence through workforce development, hands-on skills training, and employer partnerships is at the heart of our mission. Through Work360, we offer continuous support, connecting high school students, job seekers, employers, schools, donors, and community partners to open doors to meaningful career pathways.

Throughout October, join us as we highlight the impact of inclusive workplaces and share ways you can support our NDEAM campaign and fundraising efforts.

Learn more about Work360 and join the movement: https://bit.ly/4hAHVFp

10/01/2026

Three nights, 17 restaurants and one shared purpose: supporting Lanakila Pacific Meals on Wheels.

Mahalo to the restaurants, table supporters, sponsors, donors and guests who came together for the 18th annual The Good Table.

Your support helps provide nutritious meals and regular connection for kupuna across Oahu.

Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from this year’s The Good Table.