Vibrant Hawaiʻi Invites Vendors to Submit Proposals for Kaukau 4 Keiki Summer Food Program

Hawaiʻi Island – Vibrant Hawaiʻi is seeking vendor proposals to supply food items for the Kaukau 4 Keiki Summer Food Service Program, which will operate across Hawaiʻi Island from June 15 through July 24, 2026.

As the sponsor agency for Hawaiʻi County under the USDA Summer Food Service Program, Vibrant Hawaiʻi coordinates meal distribution through partner sites islandwide to ensure keiki have access to nutritious meals while school is out of session. The program is expected to provide breakfast and lunch supplies for approximately 9,500 keiki over the six-week summer period.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi is requesting bids from qualified food suppliers and vendors to provide the required program food items. A full list of requested items and quantities is available in the bid materials.

Interested vendors should review the bid details and submit proposals by the deadline below.

Bid Deadline: April 20, 2026
Proposal Submission Email: finance@vibranthawaii.org

For bid materials or additional information, vendors may contact finance@vibranthawaii.org.

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.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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About Vibrant Hawaiʻi
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is a community-driven organization dedicated to strengthening resilience across Hawaiʻi Island. Through partnerships, programs, and grassroots initiatives, Vibrant Hawaiʻi works to enhance preparedness and build more thriving, connected, resilient communities.