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Reviving Kalo, Rooting Community, Empowering Kauaʻi
Based in Makaweli Valley, West Kauaʻi, Aloha ʻĀina Poi Co. is a farmer‑owned enterprise grounded in ʻāina‑based community enrichment, economic sovereignty, and cultural resurgence. They produce high‑quality poi & kulolo, lead youth programs, and strengthen the farming network in West Kauaʻi.
Mission & Philosophy
Their mission is to empower the next generation of farmers through revitalizing traditional practices, restoring ʻāina, and weaving culture with enterprise. In partnership with Kumano I Ke Ala, they run education, outreach, and mentorship initiatives in West Kauaʻi.
Programs & Community Work
- Mālama Waimea River Project — Community volunteers restoring and caring for the Waimea watershed
- Aloha ʻĀina Afterschool — Middle & high school youth engage in ecological, agricultural, and cultural learning
- ʻIke Outreach — Hands-on visits with K–12 students, focusing on sustainability, Hawaiian cultural knowledge, and food systems
- Noke Mau Mentorship — Supporting ʻohana, at-risk youth, and adults through land-based mentorship, skills, and care
- Partnerships with Kilohana Canoe Club to integrate water and land connection in youth programming
Products & Offerings
- Fresh poi (various sizes) available via local pickup or order
- Kulolo and ʻono traditional desserts
- Branded apparel & merchandise celebrating Hawaiʻi and ʻāina culture
- Local pickup, wholesale, and distribution channels across Kauaʻi and beyond
Why We Feature Them
We spotlight Aloha ʻĀina Poi Co. because they epitomize what Support Local Hawaii stands for: culture, ʻāina, community, and regenerative enterprise. Their blend of product, purpose, and youth empowerment helps root sovereignty in daily life—and we believe their journey deserves wider kupuna eyes, visitor attention, and community support.
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