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Food Assistance Available Statewide

November 10, 2025

From the Office for Social Ministry

If you’ve been affected by the federal government shutdown,
Hawai‘i Foodbank is here to help.

With nearly 1 in 3 households in Hawai‘i already facing food insecurity, the shutdown adds new urgency for families, federal employees, active-duty military members and contractors who may be experiencing paycheck disruptions or distributions in other benefits and services. Whether you’re navigating a temporary furlough or facing longer-term uncertainty, you don’t have to go through it alone. Hawai‘i Foodbank and our partners are actively sourcing more food and expanding support to meet the growing need.

If you or someone you know needs help accessing food, we have a variety of existing food assistance opportunities, along with pop-up food distributions, available nearly every day of the week. We are so grateful for the ongoing support of our donors and to the Hawai’i State Government for coming together to make sure that no one in Hawai‘i goes hungry.

Upcoming ‘Ohana Produce Plus Distributions on O‘ahu

‘Ohana Produce Plus is a food distribution program where you can receive free groceries like fresh produce, assorted dry goods, nonperishable food items and other essentials. There are no income requirements for this program, and anyone can receive food at through ‘Ohana Produce Plus.

11/11 - Gregory House Programs at First Baptist Church
Location: 1313 Pensacola St., Honolulu, HI 96814
Pick-up Time: 10 a.m. until supplies last Details: Walk-up

11/11 - Pearlside Church
Location: 98-751 Kuahao Pl., ‘Aiea, HI 96701
Pick-up Time: 10:30 a.m. to Noon Details: Walk-up/Drive-thru
> Register Here

11/12 - Hawai‘i Health & Harm Reduction Center at UH Mānoa Campus Center Complex
Location: 2465 Campus Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822
Pick-up Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Details: Walk-up

11/12 - St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at Wahiawā United Methodist Church
Location: 1445 California Ave., Wahiawā, HI 96786
Pick-up Time: 10:30 a.m. to Noon Details: Walk-up/Drive-thru

11/13 - Inspire Church at Patsy T. Mink Central O‘ahu Regional Park
Location: 94-801 Kamehameha Hwy., Waipahu, HI 96797
Pick-up Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Details: Walk-up/Drive-thru
> Register Here

11/13 - King's Cathedral O‘ahu
Location: 5740 Kalanianaole Hwy. Honolulu, HI 96821
Pick-up Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: Walk-up/Drive-thru

11/14 - Armed Services YMCA at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
Location: 91-1051 Franklin D Roosevelt Ave., Kapolei, HI 96707
Pick-up Time: 10 a.m. to Noon Details: Walk-up

11/15 - Community People Ministries at ‘Aiea High School
Location: 98-1276 Ulune St., ‘Aiea, HI 96701
Pick-up Time: 10 a.m. to Noon Details: Walk-up/Drive-thru

11/15 - Island Family Christian Church
Location: 3375 Salt Lake Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96818
Pick-up Time: 7 a.m. until supplies last  Details: Drive-thru 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.; Walk-up 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
> Register Here

11/15 - Sts. Peter and Paul Church
Location: 800 Kaheka St., Honolulu, HI 96814
Pick-up Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Details: Walk-up/Drive-thru

11/15 - Message of Peace Ministry at Asing Community Park
Location: 91-1450 Renton Rd., ‘Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Pick-up Time: 7 a.m. until supplies last Details: Walk-up/Drive-thru

11/17 - St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at Whitmore Community Park
Location: 1259 Whitmore Ave., Wahiawā, HI 96786
Pick-up Time: 10 a.m. until supplies last Details: Walk-up/Drive-thru

11/17 - The Pantry
Location: 2522 Rose St., Honolulu, HI 96819
Pick-up Time: 9:30 a.m. to Noon Details: Walk-up/Drive-thru
> Register Here

Upcoming Food Assistance Opportunities on Kaua‘i

Emergency food pick-up opportunities are available with some of our agency partners through November. In order to receive food, you must call ahead of time for assistance.

11/11 - Mālama Kaua‘i
Location: 3-3204 Kuhio Hwy. Ste. 102, Līhuʻe, HI 96766
Pick-up Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity
Location: 2804 Wehe Rd., Līhuʻe, HI 96766
Pick-up Time: Monday to Friday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 808-245-4077

St. Raphael's Church
Location: 3011 Hapa Rd., Poipu, HI 96756
Phone: 808-742-1955

St. Michaels Church
Location: 4364 Hardy St., Līhuʻe, HI 96766
Pick-up Time: Monday to Thursday – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday – 10 a.m. to Noon
Phone: 808-245-3796

Westside Christian Center Assembly of God
Location: 8041 Kekaha Rd., Kekaha, HI 96752
Pick-up Time: Monday to Friday by request
Phone: 808-634-7040

SNAP Updates and Resources

We also recognize the uncertainty surrounding the release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November. If you rely on SNAP, please know that additional support is available.  You are not alone — Hawai‘i Foodbank, together with our government and community partners, is committed to ensuring that you and your ‘ohana have access to the food and resources you need.  Here’s what we know right now:

• All SNAP recipients will receive an additional $250 on their EBT cards. These funds are expected to go live by November 14.
• A $100M rental and utility relief program has been established for families with children at or below 300% of the federal poverty level.
• For Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island the program is being administered by Catholic Charities of Hawaiʻi and you can apply here.
• For Maui County it is be being administered by Maui Economic Opportunity and you can apply here.
• A $6.1M fund has been established through OHA to support its beneficiaries. Details about the program will be announced here.

For more information, please go to Hawaii Government Shutdown Support - Hawaiʻi Foodbank