The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Island’s Division announced the launch of its Malama ‘Ohana Kitchen trailer. The state-of-the-art mobile kitchen, measuring 32 feet in length, is poised to be a versatile and impactful addition to The Salvation Army, helping to expand their reach on the Big Island and serve as a valuable resource center during emergencies and times of disaster.

Similar in design to The Salvation Army’s fleet of disaster vehicles deployed across the country, the Malama ‘Ohana Kitchen is a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a commercial smoker, capable of serving a diverse array of meals.

Although the Malama ‘Ohana Kitchen finds its home base at The Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps, it will be mobilized to serve communities island-wide.

The Malama ‘Ohana Kitchen will play a role in feeding the homeless, participating in community events, and responding to disasters as an Emergency Disaster Vehicle whenever and wherever needed throughout Hawaii County.

For more information visit www.hawaii.salvationarmy.org.

Photo credit: Hawaiʻi Salvation Army