On March 11, 2026, a devastating Kona low storm brought heavy rains that left my daughter-in-law Wanty's parents, Wilawan Kundet and her step-dad Chanthala Sismbath, facing unimaginable loss. Overnight, their farmland in Waialua went from knee-high water to neck-high, submerging about 40 acres and wiping out everything they had worked so hard to build. Since 2018, Wilawan and Chanthala have been farming full time, tending to 2.12 acres of land by themselves from Monday to Thursday. Every Friday, they would deliver their fresh produce to Tamura’s Wahiawa, then travel to Kunia farms and Chinatown to pick up other fruits and vegetables they didn’t grow themselves. Saturdays were spent at Waialua’s Farmers Market, and Sundays at the Aloha Stadium, selling what they could to support their family and provide for the community.

Farming is not just their livelihood—it’s their passion and their only source of income. They have always grown just enough to meet their needs and serve local families, but now, everything they have steadily built is gone. The funds raised will be sent directly from gofundme to Wanty’s mom to help them purchase essential supplies, both big and small, to begin the long process of rebuilding their farmland. Recovery will be slow, as they must start from scratch and wait for new crops to grow and produce again. Your support will help them get back on their feet and continue their mission of bringing fresh, local food to our island families.

Any help you can give would mean the world to them. Mahalo! Much love from our Ohana to yours.