What Lanakila Pacific does

Lanakila Pacific is a Hawaii-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1939 and headquartered at 1809 Bachelot Street in Honolulu, operating a portfolio of senior services, disability services, and social enterprises that together serve approximately 150 employees and thousands of beneficiaries on Oahu. Core programs include Meals on Wheels (Oahu's only island-wide senior meal delivery service, ~300,000 meals delivered annually to 1,400+ individuals), Kupuna Wellness, Teaching & Learning Centers (adult day health), Employment Services, the CareerPath autism employment program, The Green Bag produce delivery, SNAP assistance, and Kupuna Tech digital literacy classes. The organization runs four social enterprises—Lanakila Kitchen (food services producing approximately 2,500 meals daily for kupuna and keiki), Lanakila Pacific Cafe at the Prince Kuhio Federal Building (~500 customers/day), Custom Products (screen printing and embroidery), and Grounds Services (commercial maintenance)—that employ program participants and generate earned revenue.

The underlying operational platform combines USDA-compliant meal production with island-wide delivery logistics supported by 280+ regular volunteers and a volunteer-staffed Tuesday-Saturday route network. Local sourcing has been a deliberate buildout, with 100% of tray-meal vegetables sourced from Hawaii farmers as of May 2025. Wholesale distribution extends to 7-Eleven, Don Quixote, Longs Drugs/CVS, Tamura's, Paradise Poke, and other retailers; catering serves enterprise and government events; printing and grounds services round out the commercial book. Programmatic delivery relies on a referral ecosystem spanning doctors, the City & County Aging and Disability Resource Center, Hawaii State Department of Health, and DVR counselors.

Revenue is a hybrid stack: government contracts (City & County of Honolulu for Meals on Wheels, USDA for SFSP, Department of Health for disability services), commercial sales from the four social enterprises, individual and corporate donations channeled through the Lanakila Pacific Foundation (formed 1995), and grant funding. Pricing is largely free or subsidized for senior programs, with SNAP/EBT acceptance and a nominal-cost Green Bag subscription. Accreditations include CARF, Candid Gold Seal of Transparency, Source America partnership, Meals on Wheels America 2025 membership, and Dun & Bradstreet verification, supporting eligibility for government contracts and donor confidence.

Name

Lanakila Pacific

Legal name

Lanakila Pacific

Website

https://lanakilapacific.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lanakila Pacific is a Hawaii-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers Meals on Wheels, employment services, and wellness programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities on Oahu, funding mission work through social enterprises including a commercial kitchen, federal-building cafe, screen printing shop, and grounds maintenance operation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Senior Nutrition

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Community Food Services (624210), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Vending, Kiosk & À La Carte Food Programs (On-Campus Retail) (EDAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Senior meal delivery
• Disability employment services
• Social enterprise nonprofit
• Community meal programs
• Vocational rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Funding: Lanakila Pacific receives significant funding from government sources including the City & County of Honolulu for Meals on Wheels operations, USDA for the Summer Food Service Program, and Department of Health funding for disability services. This represents the primary revenue base supporting mission operations.
2. Food Service Sales: Revenue generated from cafeteria sales (breakfast and lunch to federal employees and visitors), catering services (bentos, platters, baked goods), and wholesale distribution of baked goods to retailers including 7-Eleven, Don Quixote, Longs Drugs/CVS, Paradise Poke locations, and Tamura's Supermarket.
3. Custom Printing Services: Screen printing and embroidery services for custom T-shirts, hats, bags, and accessories. Orders are quoted per job with pricing based on quantity and complexity.
4. Grounds Maintenance Services: Commercial grounds maintenance including lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weed control, and ball field maintenance for commercial and government facilities.
5. Donations and Charitable Giving: Individual donations, monthly giving program (Independence Builders), vehicle donations, IRA rollovers, stocks and securities, bequests, and planned giving. Federal Tax ID #99-0103922.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lanakila Pacific is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social enterprise that delivers senior nutrition (Meals on Wheels, the Green Bag produce subscription, Kupuna Wellness), disability employment and day programs (Teaching & Learning Centers, Employment Services, CareerPath), and commercial services (Lanakila Kitchen catering and wholesale baked goods, Lanakila Pacific Cafe, Custom Products screen printing and embroidery, and Grounds Services). Its programs and enterprises are operationally integrated so that social enterprises fund and create employment for individuals with disabilities while serving kupuna, keiki, government, and commercial customers across Oahu.

Product overview

Lanakila Pacific is a Hawaii-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of social service programs and social enterprises. The programs include Meals on Wheels (island-wide senior meal delivery), Kupuna Wellness (senior wellness with virtual and in-person offerings), Teaching & Learning Centers (adult day health for disabilities), Employment Services (job training and placement), CareerPath (autism employment), The Green Bag (fresh produce delivery), SNAP Assistance, and Kupuna Tech (digital literacy). The social enterprises include Lanakila Kitchen (food services, cafeteria, catering, wholesale), Custom Products (screen printing and embroidery), Grounds Services (commercial maintenance), and Lanakila Pacific Cafe. These programs and enterprises work together to build independence for individuals with cognitive, physical, social, or age-related challenges while providing employment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meals on Wheels Oahu's largest and only island-wide meal delivery service for seniors, delivering USDA-compliant frozen meals weekly to homebound individuals ages 60 and older. Meals are delivered Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-1pm by more than 280 volunteers, serving more than 1,400 individuals and delivering nearly 300,000 meals annually.
• Kupuna Wellness Senior wellness program offering in-person activities at Kupuna Wellness Centers in Kakaako and Aiea, virtual Kupuna U sessions, Digital Literacy Classes in Kalihi, SNAP application assistance, and other Kupuna Connect engagement offerings for isolated seniors.
• Teaching & Learning Centers (Adult Day Health) Adult day health program for individuals with disabilities ages 18+, offering life skills training in arts and crafts, cooking, health and fitness, community outings, and volunteering. Operations began with the 1972 Wahiawa facility to supply job training.
• Employment Services Job readiness training and employment placement for individuals with disabilities, including intake assessment, vocational skills coaching, and community job placement. In March 2025, 30 participants graduated from an eight-week training cycle with real-life paid work experience.
• CareerPath Specialized autism employment program providing individualized career development pathways including career planning, job search skills, social skills training, and work experience for young adults on the autism spectrum.
• The Green Bag Fresh Produce Subscription Weekly fresh produce subscription service delivering locally-grown fruits and vegetables to meal recipients and standalone subscribers on Oahu. Payable monthly with SNAP benefits, credit/debit card, online pay, or check.
• Lanakila Kitchen (Food Services, Catering, and Wholesale) Food services division operating cafeteria, catering, congregate meals, wholesale baked goods (scones, cookies, dessert bars) and the Summer Food Service Program. Produces approximately 2,500 meals daily for kupuna and keiki. Wholesales baked goods to 7-Eleven, Don Quixote, Longs Drugs/CVS, Paradise Poke, Tamura's Supermarket, Times Supermarket, Navy Exchange, and Tripler Snack Shop.
• Catering Services Catering for events including bentos, breakfast and lunch options, baked goods, sandwich platters, and entrees. Available Monday-Friday 6am-1pm with a 48-hour minimum lead time and one week for 25+ guests.
• Lanakila Pacific Cafe (Prince Kuhio Federal Building) Cafeteria at the Prince Kuhio Federal Building in downtown Honolulu offering hot made-to-order meals, hot breakfast foods, plate lunches, burgers, and grab-and-go items to federal employees, jurors, and downtown visitors. Serves approximately 500 people daily.
• Bachelot Street Cafeteria On-site cafeteria at 1809 Bachelot Street serving breakfast 6:30am-10am and lunch 10:30am-12:30pm. Kupuna (65+) receive a free mini lunch special daily with ID. Coffee and baked goods including scones, cookies, and bars are sold.
• Custom Products (Screen Printing and Embroidery) Custom screen printing and embroidery services producing T-shirts, hats, bags, and accessories. Uses digital film output, automatic screen-printing presses, and high-speed embroidery machines. Graphic design initial fee of $45; orders ready within 15 days of quote approval, with expedited production available. Free delivery for downtown Honolulu.
• Grounds Services (Commercial Maintenance) Commercial grounds maintenance services including lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weed control, ball field maintenance, and sports field lining for commercial and government facilities.
• Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) USDA-funded program providing free nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during summer months when school is not in session. Serves 30+ sites across Oahu including YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Palama Settlement, and Hawaii Literacy.
• Kupuna Tech Digital Literacy Classes Free technology education program for seniors ages 60+ teaching device navigation, safe web surfing, social media, and email through 12-week online courses held twice weekly at the Kalihi location.
• SNAP Assistance Outreach program helping individuals apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, which can be used to purchase meals and produce from Lanakila Pacific.

Quantifiable outcome

• Meals on Wheels seniors see a 30% decrease in hospitalizations
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kalani, Kaimuki, and Farrington High SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Student volunteers from special education programs at these schools participate in INSPO! event and community engagement activities, supporting Lanakila Pacific's commitment to inclusion.
• Chef Alan WongcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Celebrated Chef Alan Wong serves as honorary chair for The Good Table dining fundraiser supporting Lanakila Meals on Wheels for 17 years.
• Chao RestaurantcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2025Employment partnership where Lanakila Pacific Employment Services provides trained kitchen staff. Ashley Parras was placed as dishwasher after 15 years at Hale Aina Dining Facility, demonstrating successful job placement.
• Project SEARCH (HIDOE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hawaii Department of Education program providing students with disabilities a full year of work-based learning. Jacob Salazar joined Project SEARCH at Kaiser High School before entering Lanakila Employment Services.
• Hale Aina Dining FacilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025长期 employment partner where Lanakila Pacific Employment Services places workers in food service roles. Megan was placed right out of high school and has grown over 10 years.
• REHAB Hospital of the PacificminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2024Neighbors at REHAB Hospital conducted a food drive benefiting Lanakila Meals on Wheels during the holiday season.
• Special OlympicsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2024Lanakila Kitchen donated 400 scones to fuel athletes, volunteers, and attendees at the annual Bocce and Soccer Tournament.
• Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Partnership to offer financial education sessions on banking, finances, and cyber security for Employment Services participants. HSFCU also selected Lanakila Pacific as beneficiary of inaugural HSFCU Cares Day.
• USDA (Summer Food Service Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Lanakila Pacific Kitchen is an approved SFSP sponsor and vendor, preparing and delivering nutritious meals to children at 30+ sites across Hawaii during summer break.
• Sumida FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Supplies 300 pounds of watercress each week to Lanakila Kitchen. Partnership exemplifies commitment to local sourcing and supporting Hawaii farmers.
• Nalo FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Local farm supplying Swiss chard and other produce for Lanakila Kitchen meals, supporting the 100% locally-sourced vegetables initiative.
• YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Palama Settlement, Hawaii LiteracycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024SFSP meal program sites receiving summer meals for children. Lanakila Kitchen prepares and delivers nutritious meals to these community organizations.
• Hawaii News Now, KITVminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Local media outlets covering Lanakila Meals on Wheels volunteer efforts and holiday meal deliveries, providing earned media exposure.
• City & County of HonolulucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1971Longstanding partnership since 1971 when Meals on Wheels began as the Honolulu Nutrition Program. City & County provides funding and support for senior meal delivery services island-wide.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: Disability services nonprofit offering employment training, adult day services, and community-based programs for individuals with disabilities and seniors. Closely comparable to Lanakila Pacific's disability-services and vocational-rehabilitation portfolio.
• SourceAmerica (formerly NISH): National nonprofit that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities through federal-contract-supported AbilityOne program. Lanakila Pacific is a SourceAmerica partner, and SourceAmerica operates the same disability-employment-through-contracts model that Lanakila Pacific uses for grounds maintenance and food services.
• The Arc of the United States: National community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including employment services and day programs. Comparable to Lanakila Pacific's Employment Services, CareerPath, and Teaching & Learning Centers programs.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit that operates the same integrated model as Lanakila Pacific: social enterprises (retail, food services, custodial, contract services) that employ and provide training for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Most directly comparable peer on business model.

Emerging players

• Special Olympics Hawaii: Hawaii state program of Special Olympics providing sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Lanakila Pacific donates food to Special Olympics events and shares the same disability-mission orientation, though Special Olympics focuses on athletics rather than employment services.
• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit focused on employment, leadership development, and social inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism employment programs. Closely comparable to Lanakila Pacific's CareerPath autism employment program.

Regional players

• Hawaii Foodbank: Hawaii's largest hunger-relief organization distributing food across the islands. Operates in the same community-food-services category as Lanakila Pacific's Meals on Wheels and SFSP programs, but focuses on food distribution rather than hot-meal production and home delivery.

Broad incumbents

• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit addressing senior hunger, isolation, and economic insecurity through programs like Connect2Affect and Drive to End Hunger. Comparable mission overlap on senior food insecurity and wellness but operates at national scale rather than as a community operator.

Others

• Meals on Wheels America: National membership organization supporting 5,000+ community-based senior meal programs. Lanakila Pacific is a 2025 Meals on Wheels America member; not a direct competitor but the national umbrella and peer reference network for the Meals on Wheels program.
• REHAB Hospital of the Pacific: Hawaii-based healthcare and rehabilitation provider that partners with Lanakila Pacific (including food-drive and workforce-pipeline referrals). Comparable as a Hawaii-based rehabilitation services provider and Lanakila Pacific's institutional neighbor and referral partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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