Get & Give Help

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

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) 293-5000 or (808) 255-6944
    Website: https://huiohauula.org/resiliencehub
    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:
         -Rental assistance
         -Food distribution
         -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.

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.