New Friends in the 808

Please follow these steps to volunteer at the Pantry:

1. If you have never volunteered at the Pantry, FIRST register by creating an account here (upper right corner);

2. Once logged in you can check the availability on the date you want to volunteer. If there is space, you can sign up. If there is no space, check back frequently because a space may become available;

3. If the shift you want ends up being full, please sign up for a future date;

4. Sign up for the event on meetup for the date you volunteered;

5. You can also sign up to volunteer in advance, once logged in.

The Pantry provides free groceries for the working poor of Oahu.

Shift Times: 9:00 am to 12:15 pm & 12:00pm to 2:30pm.

Every Wednesday and Friday The Pantry provides groceries for over 500 needy families on the island of Oahu.

Volunteer Roles Available:

Running Orders - Clients show up to the warehouse with order numbers. Runners help to locate the client's orders on the warehouse shelves.

Shopping - volunteers will help fulfill client orders.

Pre-loading - Every order receives a set of daily specials, which are made up of vegetables, bread, eggs, etc... We strive to ensure that the client's nutritional needs are taken care of. Pre-loaders help to make sure that the runners already have at least one set of specials ready to share with incoming clients.

Loading - Loaders are responsible for handing over the completed orders. Hand-offs may be in person, or loading clients' cars.

Training will be provided, but you'll catch on quick.

Please wear comfortable clothing, shoes and face mask.

Basic agenda of how the day will proceed is as follow:

9:00AM: Volunteers arriving and general preparation for the day is taking place, including being given assignments. If we need to pre-package produce, it will be done in this time.

9:15AM: Huddle time - general announcements are made, assignments called out.

9:30AM: We begin assisting our walk-in customers

10:00AM: We begin assisting our drive-up customers

12:00PM-12:30PM: Shift change

12:30PM-2:00PM: Orders filled until close

2:00PM-2:30PM: Clean up

Please register for which shift you would like to work here.

Please remember the following:

1. We will be in a warehouse and it gets hot, so please be sure to bring water in a refillable water bottle so you can remain comfortable. We do have a water cooler and fizzy water on site, in case you forget. We just find most of our volunteers like to bring their own.
2. Be sure to wear comfortable breathable clothing; also wear comfortable closed toed shoes.
3. Please make sure to have sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat with you should you be assigned to assist with loading customer orders into their cars outside.
4. Please register in advance, especially if this is your first time volunteering;
5. If you're new to the Pantry, please ask for the Volunteer Coordinator. She will give you your work assignment.

For any questions please contact the Pantry at (808) 620-2576

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There is parking available on-site towards the top/back of the property. When you drive in go all the way up and we would suggest backing in the "alley" that will be on your right.

If you need to leave at 12:30, please park on the fence side (green arrow) or in the middle (orange arrow) if the fence side is full. If you stay for the full day, please park along the wall side (red arrow). We also have overflow parking available on the corner of Meyers and Rose if need be. It's a short walk to the warehouse from there.

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2: Middle St. & Rose; one block

(more info):

Phone: (808) 620-2576‬

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This is not happy hour, but you can have just a cocktail if you like. Prince Hotel is featuring House of Sakura for Sakura (cherry blossom) season. The menu intrigues me!

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Complimentary self-parking with validation.

Every time i do a group dinner someone always asks "when are you gonna post another La Cucina?" I stopped posting it because 'hello' 28 times is plenty. It's been 5 months so I'm bringing it back.

Since moving to town, it's nice to have one of the best Italian restaurants on the island, right downstairs. I look forward to you joining me for dinner soon.

Here's the owner's statement:

Aloha and welcome to our small family-run Italian restaurant. You can find our current menu on our website, Food here is prepared solely by Chef/owner Don himself and therefore takes time (at times, 1.5 hours or longer). We kindly ask in advance for your patience and understanding prior to making your reservation, and also passing this message along to your guests as well. We ask that you please email us at lacucinaitaliano@yahoo.com, if you would like to pre-order our Osso Bucco, Braised Oxtail, or Lamb Shank. We would like a minimum of 48 hours notice so we may prepare the dish to perfection and have it ready the night of your reservation.

Here's the menu. For those who sign up, let me know if you would like to order something that takes special preparation (I'll try to remind you as well).

If you're wait-listed, no worries, La Cucina is a regular event for our group. And if you decide to make your own reservations (see the email below), I'm just upstairs; i'll stop by for a visit.

For those of you who enjoy eating out, consider becoming an event organizer with our group.

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La Cucina allows 2 separate checks per party. Please either bring cash, or be prepared to pay your share with venmo or zelle.

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There is metered parking (free after 6 pm) on Cooke St, on either side of Kapiolani Blvd. Two (2) hours validated parking at Imperial Plaza parking garage. Entrance to the garage is on Kawaihao Street. From Kapiolani Blvd. turn down Cooke Street then first left onto Kawaihao and the entrance to the garage is on the left-hand side. From Ala Moana Blvd. go north on Cooke and turn right onto Kawaihao.

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3, 9, 13, 40, 51, 52, 52: Kapiolani Blvd & Cooke St ( < block).

(more info):
phone: (808) 593-2626
email: lacucinaitaliano@yahoo.com (reservations)
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