In addition to our union brothers and sisters working at Foodland stores statewide, we also have hardworking members in Sack N Save markets on the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu. When you visit one of these Sack N Save stores, you will be supporting some of the 200 Sack N Save employees in our union who have been on the frontlines since the start of the outbreak. Mahalo to our members for helping their community make it through these challenging times with their dedicated service and commitment to safety. Here are some of the faces and experiences of our resilient members.

Editor’s note: photos and quotes courtesy of Hawaii Division Business Agent Roselyn Molina; thank you Rose.

“It’s hard, but I’m still going. I feel really lucky to still be working even with everything going on with COVID-19. Just taking it day by day and do the best we can to make it a good day’s work. 

-- Farrend Zackious, from grocery at Sack N Save Hilo pictured with his servicing Business Agent Roselyn Molina on a worksite visit.

Debra Garcia, cashier at Sack N Save Puainako.

Daryl Lopez at Sack N Save Kona

” It was stressful at first, but I’m good now. It used to be so hectic because there were changes happening daily, plus the fact that we are being exposed to a lot during this time. But as long as everyone at work follows all the precautions, we will all get through these trying times."

-- Valerie Balfe, courtesy clerk at Sack N Save Puainako

"I’ve had some of the customers complain about having to wear a mask while shopping in the store. What they don’t realize is that all of us workers have to wear it throughout our work shift, which for me would be eight hours. We just ask and hope for all the customers to be considerate while shopping so we can all be safe."

-- Ariel Cantiberos, cashier at Sack N Save Kona pictured courtesy clerks Geralyn Burgect (left) and Arlene Wrona (right).