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Online Hub for Covid-19 Resources

December 7, 2020

From the Office for Social Ministry

Finding the resources you need during this trying time can be a challenge when scrolling through various government and nonprofit websites. Fortunately, the search has been simplified, thanks to the Hawaii Public Health Institute (HIPHI), an organization that collaborates with various community partners on policy and cultural change surrounding health issues. HIPHI has created an online hub with comprehensive COVID-19 Resource Guides for all counties across the state.  It provides information for access to essentials services and miscellaneous needs during the pandemic such as:

• Housing (includes rent and mortgage resources, domestic violence and homeless shelters)
• Utilities and Support
• Legal, Business and Financial Resources
• Childcare and Mental Health
• Healthcare Access and Assistance (to include COVID-19 testing)
• Food Access

For additional information and an updated list of emergency food pantries available on your island, refer to your local Food Bank/Basket listing or visit OSM’s COVID-19 Resources webpage.

• Hawaii Food Bank, Oahu  
• Hawaii Food Bank, Kauai
• Maui Food Bank
• Hawaii Food Basket

Keep in mind resources such as housing funds and food distributions are limited––and application procedures and deadlines are constantly changing.  Please call ahead for updated information to ensure the help you are seeking is still available.  Below are the resource guides for each county:

• City and County of Honolulu
• Maui County
• Hawaii County
• Kauai County

o   Food Access

o   Food Access part 2

o   Housing

o   Healthcare Services

o   Healthy Families (emotional and mental health resources)

There are many organizations willing and able to offer support for you and your family. Hopefully these resource links will lessen the stress of online searching and provide the means to keep everyone safe and healthy this coming holiday season!