Get & Give Help

How you can get help and how you can help others.

Federal Assistance Programs

FEMA Assistance

Individuals and families who sustained losses that are not covered by insurance should apply to FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362 or going online to www.disasterassistance.gov. Assistance can include funds for immediate needs (food, water, medicine), rental assistance, essential home repairs to make homes habitable, and reimbursement for expenses like childcare, transportation, and medical costs.

Apply at disasterassistance.gov
Apply at disasterassistance.gov

SBA Low Interest Loans

SBA offers low interest loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses affected by the disaster to support recovery and rebuilding needs. Apply at https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/ or call (800) 659-2955

Apply at lending.sba.gov
Apply at lending.sba.gov

Get Help

Resources for residents who have been impacted by flooding and need assistance with shelter, food, and more.

  • Phone: (808) 836-3600
    Website:https://hawaiifoodbank.org/get-help/emergency-assistance-resources/
    Resources available:  Emergency food distributions

  • Phone: (800) 733-2797
    Website: http://www.redcross.org
    Resources available:
         -Emergency shelter
         -Cleaning kits
         -Mental health and spiritual care

  • Phone: (808) 239-5777

    Website: instagram.com/key_project
    Resources available:
         -Food distribution
         -Cleanup assistance
         -Cleaning supplies

  • Phone: 211 (dial to be connected directly to Aloha United Way resources)
    Website:http://www.auw211.org
    Resources available:

    • Food distribution

    • Rental assistance

    • Clean up and muck out assistance

    • Emergency shelter

  • Website: https://kukulu.switchboardhq.com/
    Resources available:
         -Links to resources
         -Assistance event schedules
         -Opportunities to volunteer

  • Residents impacted by flooding and severe weather who have been separated from their pets should visit the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Lost and Found Pet website and search for Pets In Community Care or Pets at Hawaiian Humane.

    Pet owners should file a Lost and Found report and include a clear photo of their pet, along with any microchip number, if applicable. 

    If a pet is found and has a microchip, call Hawaiian Humane Dispatch at (808) 356-2250 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

  • Helping Hands Hawaii is currently accepting donations (essential household and personal care items, furniture, and appliances).

    Donation drop off site for Oahu at:

    Volunteer Opportunities 

    Resources Available

    • Distribution of Material Assistance

    • Rental and Utility Assistance

    • SNAP Outreach

    Contact:

Temporary Housing Assistance for Displaced Residents

The City and County of Honolulu and State of Hawaiʻi are working together to provide temporary housing options for residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the recent Kona Low storms.

The back-to-back storms caused significant damage in several communities, leaving some households unable to safely return to their homes. Temporary housing is being coordinated to ensure families have a safe place to stay while cleanup and repairs are underway.

Available Temporary Housing Options

  • The City and County of Honolulu has secured approximately 50 temporary housing units, with more details to be announced as units become available.

  • The State of Hawaiʻi is working to provide 80 temporary housing rooms at the Inn at Schofield Barracks through April 30, 2026 for displaced residents.

  • Additional temporary housing options may be made available on other islands through short-term rentals and partner facilities if needed.

Who Qualifies

Temporary housing assistance is intended for residents:

  • Whose primary residence is unsafe or uninhabitable due to storm damage

  • Who need short-term housing while cleanup and repairs are completed

How to Request Housing Assistance

Residents who need temporary housing assistance should:

  • Call Aloha United Way by dialing 211

  • Visit ready.hawaii.gov to register for assistance

Residents will be referred to the appropriate housing resource based on their situation and eligibility.

The City and State will continue conducting damage assessments, and additional housing assistance may be provided as recovery efforts continue.

Give Help

Where to Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, consider reaching out to established service providers with strong community networks, such as:

We know many people want to help, but not all assistance sites have the capacity to sort physical items—and too often, unneeded goods end up going to waste. Financial contributions are usually the most effective form of support, but here are a few meaningful ways you can help:

Financial Donations

Financial donations to trusted non-profit partners are the most effective way to support relief efforts, as they allow organizations to quickly respond to specific and changing needs.

Direct link to Temporary Housing Availability Form
Direct link to Temporary Housing Availability Form