MEFT seeks feedback on Community Report

Maui Emergency Feeding Taskforce presents its MEFT report to the community on lessons learned and future strategies. Go here to read the MEFT Report. Feedback on this draft report is needed by November 4, 2024 to FeedingMaui@gmail.com or contact us here.

In the wake of the devastating 2023 wildfires that swept across Maui, the Maui Emergency Feeding Task Force (MEFT) was established to address significant gaps in disaster-related food services and coordinate relief efforts. The unprecedented scale of the disaster, compounded by Maui's geographic isolation and socio-economic conditions, exposed deep vulnerabilities in the island's emergency response infrastructure, particularly in food distribution and essential services.

To evaluate the needs of the community and the effectiveness of the emergency feeding response, the MEFT conducted several surveys targeting residents, meal providers, grocery distribution services, and local businesses. These surveys revealed the depth of the challenges faced by those receiving and providing food assistance.