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Hawaii Public Radio: Ice Cream Aunties brings joy, sweet treats and healing to Lahaina ʻohana

“Ice cream! Come get your ice cream! Huuiiii!”

That’s the call of the Ice Cream Aunties in Lahaina.

Trinette Furtado sits on the back of her truck, announcing free treats on a megaphone as she does her weekly rounds through West Maui neighborhoods.

While Furtado dishes out aloha and ice cream for those of all ages, keiki can spin a wheel to win toys, snacks, sprinkles for their ice cream and other prizes.

Trinette Furtado calls families out for free ice cream as she and volunteers drive through Lahaina beach parks and neighborhoods, with the ice cream truck jingle heralding their arrival on a loud speaker.

Over the past year, Ice Cream Aunties has turned into something deeper than just a cold treat.

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