After wildfires devastated a number of communities in Hawaii, personnel of Maui Gold Pineapple is providing disaster relief in the form of fresh fruit and other supplies. The team spent days cutting up fresh pineapple to give to first responders, shelters and restaurants that have been converted into soup kitchens. They’ve also given out whole pineapples to wildfire survivors.
Todd Domeck, owner of Maui Gold Pineapple and the Hawaii Farm Project: "We have donated tons and tons, probably 30 or 40 tons of pineapple, just whole pineapples, which lights up people's eyes." Domeck noted how the fruit were initially transported by boat due to road closures on the island. Now that roads are reopening, his team is looking to donate more.
"The pineapple has always been a symbol of hospitality for decades," Domeck said. "It's what you think about when you think about Hawaii, pineapples and coconuts. … So it's something that we can give.”
In addition to delivering pineapples, the Maui Gold team has been delivering essential items around Maui.
Source: foxweather.com