​32nd Annual Turkey & Rice Giveaway Brings Community Together on Lānaʻi

LĀNAʻI CITY, LĀNAʻI – Saturday, November 23, 2024 The 32nd Annual Turkey & Rice

Giveaway took place in the heart of Lānaʻi City. Hosted by the Coon ‘Ohana of Trilogy

Excursions, this tradition celebrates the season of gratitude, giving, and community connection.

This year’s festivities featured live music, a keiki hula show, food and local artisan vendors, a

bounce house, and other family-friendly activities.

Special guests Kali Arce, Maui County Director of Agriculture, and Councilmember Gabe

Johnson, representing Lānaʻi, joined the celebration alongside several Maui Nui nonprofits,

offering resources and services for the community. From health screenings and trauma

resources to engaging nature activities, there was something for everyone to benefit from.

A Tradition of Giving Back

Thirty-one years ago, the Coon family began this Thanksgiving tradition as a way to show their

gratitude to the Lānaʻi community and connect them to county-wide resources. What started as

a simple turkey distribution has blossomed into a vibrant community celebration where families

connect, and nonprofits share valuable resources.

Each year, the Coon ‘Ohana of Trilogy Excursions provides every Lānaʻi family with a 12-15 lb

frozen turkey, and since 2008, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association has contributed five-pound

bags of rice as part of their “Rice for the Holidays” program. Any remaining resources are

donated to Feed My Sheep, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting families in need across Maui.

“This annual tradition embodies the spirit of giving thanks and reflects our commitment to giving

back to the Lānaʻi community we’ve been blessed to be part of for over 50 years… On behalf of

our family, we extend our deepest thanks and look forward to celebrating this season of Mahalo

piha (heartfelt gratitude) with you.” - Jim Coon

Participating Maui Nonprofits

This year’s event featured a diverse group of nonprofits offering support and resources:

● ISCCO (International Shared Care Community Organization): Blood pressure

checks, diabetes education, CPR certification

● The Spirit Ranch: Trauma resources and information

● Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies: Free diapers and essential items

● Maui United Way: Giveaways, 2-1-1 information, grants, and games

● Maui Cancer Resources: Cancer care bags and educational resources

● Hawai‘i Nature Center: Hands-on nature activities for keiki and families

● Domestic Violence Action Center: Educational resources and free activities

● Hale Mahaolu: Homeownership and housing counseling

● Maui Mediation Services

● DLNR/DAR: Educational materials and fishing booklets

● & More

For more information, please contact Trilogy Excursions via email at [email protected].

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