Community Response & Resources

This hub compiles resources to support Koʻolau community members and organizations.

See below for resources related to the Kona Storm, food distribution, and other support.

Food Distribution

Organizations and schools are providing food distribution across Koʻolau.

Click here to find a site near you

Housing and Utility Relief

Visit Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi

What is the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?

Click below to learn more and apply.

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Community Resources

Visit Vibrant Hawaiʻi to find additional health, food, family, and financial resources.

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Resources

The following resources were compiled using the Vibrant Hawaiʻi community response hub to share applicable resources with the Koʻolau community across Windward Oʻahu.

Use the filters below to show resources related to: Family & Health - Financial - Food.

Get Support - Family & Health Resources

Aloha United Way 211

From "hello" to help. We've got you covered with over 4,000 local resources.
AUW 2-1-1 is Hawaiʻi's only statewide helpline connecting you with resources you need. Get Connected

Project Dana

Caregiver support from free visitation, transportation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping by volunteers. Learn More

Hawaiʻi Cares 988

No matter what, our local caring crisis counselors are here to support you. You have someone to talk to. Someone to respond. Somewhere to go. Get Connected.

Get Support - Financial Resources

Hawaiian Electric: Utility Payment Assistance

Hawaiian Electric understands that customers may be experiencing financial hardship and is offering the following interest-free monthly installment plans for a limited time. For all options, late fees are waived. Sign Up

Hawai'i State Federal Credit Union: Emergency Assistance Loan

Access emergency funding up to $2,500 with no payments required for the first three months and no prepayment penalty for qualifying members. Learn more

FEEA: Shutdown Grant Application

Shutdown grants are available to full-time federal employees who are either furloughed or working in an excepted status, and whose current federal salary is $59,999 or less, including locality pay ($75,000 or less for active employee NARFE members). Apply Now.

Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees

Unemployment Insurance (UI), also called Unemployment Compensation, provides
financial assistance (benefits) to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. Apply for benefits.

Bank of Hawai'i: Loan Extension Program

Get up to 3-month extension on direct installment and indirect auto loans and leases. Learn more.

Bank of Hawai'i: Loan Forbearance Program

Offers up to 3 months of forbearance on residential mortgages and home equity loans/lines. Waives late fees accrued during forbearance period. Learn more.

Bank of Hawaii: Personal Loan Program

Designed to provide temporary cash relief for emergency needs and living essentials. Sign Up.

Kūkulu Kahua Emergency Financial Assistance Program

This program offers one-time emergency financial assistance to Native Hawaiian individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. Sign Up.

Ho'āmana Homeowner Assistance Program

In order to promote housing stability and prevent lease cancellation, Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL) provides financial assistance in the State of Hawai‘i to lessees who reside on Hawaiian Home Lands. Sign Up.

Get Support - Food Resources

Food Distribution

Access food distribution locations across the Koʻolau region of Windward Oʻahu. Learn more.

Da Bux Double Up Food Bucks

Making Hawaiʻi-grown fruits and vegetables more affordable for SNAP-EBT cardholders. Sign Up.

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other helpful services to pregnant individuals, new moms, infants, and kids under 5. Dads, grandparents, and other caregivers can apply for WIC for children in their care. Get Connected.

Free or Reduced Priced School Meals

If your family's income has changed because of the federal government shutdown, you may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Apply Now.

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