In this heartfelt episode, Trina and Lani sit down with Petrinella, co-founder of Moku O Keawe Mālama Nā Kūpuna, a grassroots organization serving Big Island’s kūpuna through community-based meal sharing, resource connections, and cultural wellness.

Petrinella shares:

How the program provides fresh, farm-to-table meals from local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen 🥬🐟

Why empowering local communities to care for their own kūpuna is the heart of their mission

The inspiring story of how a 30-year dream became reality 💜

Their partnerships with groups like Vibrant Hawai‘i to help kūpuna access housing, insurance, Narcan, COVID safety, and more

👉 From walkers to warm meals — this isn’t just about food, it’s about connection, dignity, and community care.