We believe
when someone is empowered to realize their potential, thriving becomes more than
a possibility. By giving individuals the tools to build their independence, pathways
open and achieving new heights becomes reality.
Whether through life skills or job training, employment placement or meal delivery,
we help individuals with disabilities and seniors recognize that they are more than
able to live self-sufficiently
Our Family of Programs & Social Enterprises
Our Programs
Our Social Enterprises
Feeding and
connecting seniors
Teaching and
training adults with disabilities
Preparing meals and treats for seniors, schools, and businesses
Producing custom screen-printed and embroidered shirts and accessories
Providing grounds services for commercial properties
Our latest stories
Building Independence in Action: Jaren’s Journey
At Lanakila Pacific Employment Services, participants build skills, confidence and independence through real-world work experiences. For Jaren, the program also revealed a career path he never expected.
55 Years of Caring for Kupuna
For 55 years, Lanakila Pacific Meals on Wheels has delivered more than meals—it has fostered lasting relationships with kupuna across Oahu.
The program began in 1971 in partnership with the City & County of Honolulu as the Honolulu Nutrition Program, serving meals from a lunch wagon in Aala Park. It was a place where seniors could gather, share a meal, and connect. While much has evolved over time, that spirit of aloha remains at the heart of the program.
Training Grounds Gives Dreams a Place to Begin
INSPO! Celebrates Community and 55 Years of Meals on Wheels
Strong communities are built through connection. At Lanakila Pacific, those connections come to life through partnerships that help people with disabilities and kupuna build independence and thrive.
Lanakila Pacific Partners with Chao to Build Independence
After 15 years at Hale Aina Dining Facility, Ashley Parras was ready to grow her career. With support from Lanakila Pacific Employment Services, she started as a dishwasher at Chao restaurant last fall, a role that builds on her experience and goals.
Ube Mochi Bites Bring Creativity to Life at Lanakila Kitchen
In a kitchen producing about 2,500 meals each day for kupuna and keiki, the Lanakila Kitchen team still makes space for new ideas. One recent experiment has turned into a popular bakery item with a bigger purpose behind it.