Diamond
Bakery (www.diamondbakery.com), locally-owned cracker and cookie company with a
mission of Sharing Heartwarming Aloha, recently announced a company-wide project
to help Hawaii’s
less fortunate.
“We are 100% committed in our support of IHS, The Institute for Human
Services, and its dedication to provide respite for those who are unsheltered
to help transform their lives,” said Brent Kunimoto, president of Diamond
Bakery. “Giving back to those less
fortunate in our community is always a top priority for us so we’re mobilizing
our employees to do what we can to help IHS continue to make a difference in
this escalating situation.”
According
to June Namba, Diamond Bakery customer coordinator, “I love to help those who
are less fortunate because it makes me appreciate more of what I have. We’re
always complaining about not having this or that in life but, when you’re looking
at people in real need, it makes you feel like you already have a lot!”
IHS is currently the only 24-hour
walk-in, emergency shelter on Oahu, providing
a full range of services to anyone who may be homeless or are in danger of
becoming homeless. Of their eight major service areas, Diamond Bakery is focusing
on their Community Food Programs – specifically the IHS Meal Program which
serves three hot meals a day, seven days a week. For more information on The Institute for
Human Services, visit http://www.ihshawaii.org/.
During the
weekday work hours when IHS can use the most help, Diamond Bakery employees are
providing hands-on assistance preparing meals.
Luckily, IHS’s close proximity to Diamond Bakery’s location makes it
convenient for employee participation.
“As a
company doing business in Hawaii
for more than 90 years, Diamond Bakery truly cares about people. The efforts of
our employee volunteers giving of their time, energy and aloha to share Heartwarming
Aloha that our founders valued so much is priceless,” added Kunimoto. “Our goal is to have 100% employee
participation so the Institute
of Human Services is the
first partner to benefit from our new policy to pay employees two days a year
to perform charity work.
“I was
thrilled and proud to learn about the work volunteer opportunity the company is
giving us,” said Bryan Sabado, Diamond Bakery production worker. “I’m excited and looking forward to being
part of the giving back process!”
For more information
on Diamond Bakery and their full line of products, visit the website at
www.diamondbakery.com or call (808) 847-3551.
