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Hawaii’s Hidden Horror — Less Than A Week Of Food Supply
If shipping gets halted to the Hawaiian Islands, there is an estimated 5-7 days of food supply to support the one million residents.
“We are never more than nine meals away from anarchy” — John J. Fitzgerald
Nine meals is what the average person consumes over three days — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. According to a University of Hawaii study, Hawaii only has in the event that shipping to the Islands shuts down. If John J. Fitzerald's words are to be believed, this could spell disaster for Hawaii.
Ignorance Is Bliss
On any given day, tens of thousands of people arrive in the State of Hawaii. The streets are bustling with tourists shopping and the beaches are packed as people enjoy Hawaii’s incredible beauty. At resorts, the breakfast buffets are loaded with all of the family favorites to fuel up for the day. Little known to those enjoying the “tastes of Hawaii” is that . The local pineapple are from South America and the Hawaiian .
But who cares? The Mai Tais are strong and the beaches are incredible. The good times are here to stay. Or so we tell…
