FAQS

How many times can I nominate someone?
You can nominate an individual once a week, each week of the promotion.

Can I nominate more than one individual?
Yes, you can nominate more than one individual. To do so, post a separate comment for each nomination and tag them on that week's Mahalo Meals post.

I would like to nominate someone, but they don't have an Instagram account. 
Can they still be nominated?
No. Social media is a key component of the #KeepHawaiiCooking program, with the Mahalo Meals phase facilitated on Instagram. In order to participate, you and your nominee must have an Instagram account. Yes, you can nominate more than one individual. To do so, post a comment for each nomination.

How are the recipients of Mahalo Meals selected each week?
The #KeepHawaiiCooking team will review and select 10 nominees each week. The selected nominees must complete an online eligibility form and provide the details necessary to schedule their delivery of Mahalo Meals to their department.

Why are only hospital workers and first responders included?
The Mahalo Meals phase of #KeepHawaiiCooking is just one way to provide support to both local restaurants and Hawaii’s caregivers. Our intent is to extend gratitude and kindness to these individuals who are working 24/7 on the frontlines to keep Hawaii safe and healthy.

How are restaurants selected to receive a Mahalo Meal grant?
The #KeepHawaiiCooking team will approach partner restaurants individually to fulfill meal orders and deliveries. The selected restaurants must complete an online eligibility form, agreeing to the program requirements before receiving a grant.

Are there restrictions on the hospitals and emergency response departments eligible for delivery?
Yes, there are limitations. At this time, we are considering the Acute Care Facilities listed on the Healthcare Association of Hawaii’s website, and police, fire and ambulance emergency response departments. The #KeepHawaiiCooking team will also work with partner restaurants to fulfill meal orders across the State as best as possible, but we are limited to the delivery radius of these restaurants.

How do I know this is not a scam?
If you are concerned, we ask you to visit our website at cpb.bank. You can find information there on #KeepHawaiiCooking powered by the CPB Foundation and also, information to contact Central Pacific Bank and the CPB Foundation directly.

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1. Go to @keephawaiicooking on Instagram

2. Find the Mahalo Meals post for the current week

3. Nominate a hospital worker or first responder (police, fire, ambulance) you know by posting a comment that includes:

• Nominee’s Instagram handle
• Why they are a hero to you
• Nominate more than one hero by tagging each in a separate comment.

4. If your nominee is selected, you will receive a $50 restaurant gift card prize and will be contacted directly by the #KeepHawaiiCooking team for details.

Ten winners will be selected each week. The winning nominator will receive a $50 restaurant gift card prize and the winning frontline worker will receive 30 takeout meals delivered to their workplace. Helping Hawaii restaurant owners and employees stay afloat during these incredibly challenging times is still a key part of the program. Each week, the CPB Foundation will ask its restaurant partners to prepare nutritious takeout meals for 30, funded by a grant from the CPB Foundation.  

Pay it Forward to Hawaii’s Frontline Heroes!

The Keep Hawaii Cooking Story

On Friday, March 27, 2020, Central Pacific Bank and the Central Pacific Bank Foundation launched the #KeepHawaiiCooking initiative with the goal of supporting local restaurants, their employees and the community during this time of economic hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The CPB Foundation committed to reimbursing 50 percent of the cost of takeout or delivery meals purchased from participating local restaurants up to $100,000 total.

In just three days, #KeepHawaiiCooking became a viral phenomenon on Hawaii social media, exceeding all expectations, and easily reached its $100,000 goal.

Recognizing the astounding success and the continued need for the program, CPB Foundation re-upped on their donation, and a new goal of sharing 10,000 meals was announced – a goal that was achieved in three days.

All told, the first two phases of #KeepHawaiiCooking resulted in at least 10,400 meals shared, which translated into $615,000 to local restaurants. Local diners were reimbursed almost $310,000 from the CPB Foundation.

But #KeepHawaiiCooking was never meant to be just another flash in the pan (pun intended.) Help keep the movement going by nominating a heroic hospital employee or first responder that is on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus. Selected nominees and their teams will receive up to 30 free Mahalo Meals in gratitude for their life-saving work.

We hope you will participate by nominating a hospital worker or emergency first responder for #KeepHawaiiCooking Mahalo Meals. And please help us share the #KeepHawaiiCooking story on your social channels.

Participating Organizations

Every week we’ll pick 10 frontline heroes and deliver 30 Mahalo Meals to the team they work with to show our appreciation for keeping Hawaii safe and healthy!

Nominate a Frontline Hero:

• Subject to change. 

*Some restrictions apply. See official terms & conditions.

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We’re in this together.

Central Pacific Bank and the Central Pacific Bank Foundation want to support local businesses and Hawaii residents working to make it through the coronavirus crisis. We hope that by making this donation through the #KeepHawaiiCooking program, we can encourage others to find concrete ways to help as we lean on each other to get through this together.  

#KeepHawaiiCooking is just one of the things Central Pacific Bank and the Central Pacific Bank Foundation are doing to help CPB customers and the overall community. We’re waiving fees on some services, making it easier to use CPB mobile and online banking tools and encouraging all of our customers – business and consumers – to reach out to us if you are having problems paying loans or your mortgage. Please consult our website www.cpb.bank/covid-19 to get the most updated information and find out who you can call for help.  

5. The winning frontline hero will be contacted directly by the #KeepHawaiiCooking team with next steps to schedule delivery of their Mahalo Meals.