The Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation (HRYF), was founded by Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan during his year as the Rotary’s District Governor in Hawaii, 1976-1977.  Its main objective is to provide scholarships for Hawaii youth to further their education after high school. Scholarship funds are provided from Rotarians, investments, gifts, individual donors, and interest from the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Grant. Each participating Hawaii District 5000 Rotary Club selects a deserving high school student to receive a scholarship to a 4-year college or university in Hawaii or on the U.S. Mainland to earn a baccalaureate degree. Scholarship Awards:  For the 2025-2026 year, each participating Rotary Club will select a student to receive a $5,000 or $2,500 HRYF scholarship. From those students selected by the Rotary Clubs, an HRYF committee then selects one student attending a mainland university to receive a $10,000 Maurice J. Sullivan scholarship and another student attending a university in Hawaii to receive the $10,000 Joanna L. Sullivan scholarship. These two scholarships will be awarded instead of the $5,000 awarded by the individual Club.

 

Applications can be found on the HRYF website: https://www.hawaiirotaryyouthfoundation.org/sitepage/apply-now

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

 

We have another great opportunity for you to show your charitable spirit as we approach the end of the year!

 

For over 20 years, The Pantry has been dedicated to serving the Oahu community by providing a dignified, “grocery store-style” experience. This approach allows clients to choose the foods they need, when they need them, reducing waste and ensuring access to culturally relevant options. Through continuous innovation and community partnerships, The Pantry remains committed to ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. The Pantry strives to improve the quality of life for families across the islands by expanding access to fresh, nutritious food and essential products, ensuring everyone has the resources they need to thrive.

 

On Monday, November 24, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., our Club members have the opportunity to volunteer their time to assist The Pantry in distributing food to clients by acting as traffic controllers to guide clients' vehicles as they arrive and as baggers, runners and pre-loaders who can assist in moving food products from inside The Pantry's warehouse facility to outide when the clients arrive. 

 

Our members will be joined with members from other Rotary Clubs in the Downtown Hui so it will be a great opportunity to fellowship as we put the motto, "Service Above Self" into action.

 

Please join me by signing up for this event and noting your attendance on our Google Docs Spreadsheet:

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YYrygMXCZFBn1Vu4Rk8SDCd2Lx5SQykju_keonDAWwk/edit?gid=1926953887#gid=1926953887

 

What:   The Pantry Food Distribution:

Where: 2522 Rose Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 (Kalihi)

Time:   8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

For more information about this project, please see the attachment.

 

For more information about The Pantry, please visit: https://thepantry.org/

 

If  you have any questions about the event, please don't hesitate to contact me

 

Richard Ing