Need Help Finding Food?

We all run into hard times. There are people and resources available to help you find food and other support services.

Aloha United Way

Call Aloha United Way’s helpline at 2-1-1 (local: 808-275-2000) or visit their website here. 2-1-1 will connect you with someone who can help you find food today, or help determine your eligibility for a nutrition assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Meals-on-Wheels, or other available programs.

Food Banks

You can reach out to your local food bank for help finding food distribution sites in your community, using the following links:

• Hawaiʻi Island: The Food Basket Hawaiʻi Island

• Oʻahu: Hawaiʻi Food Bank

• Maui County: Maui Food Bank  

• Kauaʻi: Hawaiʻi Foodbank – Kauaʻi Branch

• Kauaʻi: Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank

Nutrition Assistance Program Applications

Depending on your circumstances you may be eligible for a nutrition assistance program. Learn more and apply using the following links:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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

• Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels

• Hawaiʻi Department of Education Free and Reduced Meals Program