Free food pantries, groceries, meals and food banks Hawaii.
Families facing a difficult period may receive free food or groceries from a Hawaii pantry or non-profit food bank. Most of the centers can provide some short term relief to the unemployed, seniors, and people faced with an unexpected crisis. Find pantries below, as well as a referral number at the bottom of the page . Many of the leading distribution centers in Hawaii are listed below. Food pantries can operate from churches, non-profits like the Salvation Army, or other charity organizations. While many are open limited hours, and may restrict who or how many times someone may receive free food, the locations will do their best to not turn anyone away from receiving help. If you need assistance and a food bank is not close by to where you live, then dial a location below for referrals, or call the main number at the bottom of the page. Many of the centers in Hawaii will also provide other forms of aid. For example, call a food pantry for items such as clothing, holiday meals, household goods, and referrals to other social services. Struggling or low income families can get help with other needs as well. Click here for information and phone numbers of other assistance programs in
Additional locations in State of Hawaii
In addition to the non-profits listed below throughout this page, there are pantries and soup kitchens that focus just on certain counties. These tend to offer services in a more limited area, but they are another option for low to moderate income families.
Hawaii County
Honolulu County
Honolulu Community Action Program Inc, Central District Office
Central District Office 99-102 Kalaloa Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701 Phone number - (808) 488-6834
- leading social service agency in the region. Has information on food pantries, programs such as WIC or SNAP, and much more.
North Shore Christian Fellowship Foodbank
67-437 Kamehameha Hwy Suite 101 Haleiwa, HI 96712 (808) 637-6225
Salvation Army - Hanapepe Corps
4465 Puolo Road Hanapepe, Hawaii 96716 Dial (808) 335-5441 Programs available for seniors, low income, and others include a thrift store, food pantry, and clothing closet. Hope Services Hawaii, Inc. 1315 Kalanianaole Avenue Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 933-6062
Kauai Foodbank
3285-A Waapa Street Lihue, Hawaii 96766 Phone number is (808) 246-3809
Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Food Pantry
45-5028 Plumeria Road Honokaa, HI 96727 (808) 775-9591
The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together
2522 Rose Street Honolulu HI 96813 Register online at thepantry.org IHS, The Institute For Human Services , Inc. 546 Kaaahi Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 845-7150
Salvation Army - Family Services Office
1931 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 841-5565 Offers similar programs to the location above. Meals, emergency food boxes, and more, including some limited financial help. Some meals and free food may be delivered to seniors at home. Christmas assistance, meals, and gifts are available as well.
Susannah Wesley Community Center
1117 Kaili Street Honolulu, HI 96819 Dial (808) 847-1535
Hope Chapel Kahuku
56-565 Kamehameha Highway Kahuku, Hawaii 96731 (808) 232-2324 The location can offer basic needs, such as clothing, as well as hot meals, groceries, and other items to the needy and less fortunate, including seniors and children.
Maui Food Bank
760 Kolu Street Wailuku, Hawaii 96793 (808) 243-9500 Emergency food is offered.
Windward United Church Of Christ
- Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kailua, HI 96734 Main phone number is (808) 254-3802
Kapaa Missionary Church
4-758 Kuhio Highway Kapaa, HI 96746 Telephone - (808) 822-5594
Kona Gospel Chapel
Nani Kapun Place
Kealakekua, HI 96750 Main number - Dial (808) 323-3110
Na Hale O Wainee Resource Center
Address: 15 Ipu Aumakua Lane Lahaina, HI 96761 (808) 662-0076 Items distributed can include baby formula, emergency food boxes and more.
Faith Christian Fellowship
Po Box 3370 Lihue, Hawaii 96766 Telephone: (808) 742-1856
Office for Social Ministry
Kealakekua, HI 96750 (808) 322-1418 Main - Hawaii Island Food Bank - West HI Also apply for food stamps, WIC, and other government aid here. They process applications for a number of government and provide programs.
Armed Services YMCA- Kaneohe Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Bldg 579
- C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863
(808) 254-4719
Peniel Pearl Gates Church
944 Hugh Street Pearl City, HI 96782 Dial (808) 454-0800
Surfing The Nations - Wahiawa Distribution
- Ohai Street
Wahiawa, HI 96786 Call (808) 622-6234 Ka Hana O Ke Akua Church U.C.C.
86-311 Lualualei Homestead Road
Waianae, Hawaii 96792 (808) 695-0365
Angel Network Charities
5339 Kalanianaole Highway Honolulu, HI 96821 (808) 377-1841 Can sell food boxes at reduced prices to the general public. Fruits, vegetables, rice, breads, meats, and other staples are offered.
St George Catholic Church
41-1323 Kalanianaole Hwy Waimanalo, HI 96795 (808) 259-7188 Mai Resources offered include hot meals for the homeless and low income.
Ewa Beach United Methodist Church
91-660 Pohakupuna Road Ewa Beach, HI - 96706 Telephone number 808-689-0153
Office for Social Ministry
140 B Holomua Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 322-2693 Main - Hawaii Island Food Bank - East HI
Hawaii Island Food Bank - East HI
ALOHA HARVEST
3599 Waialae Avenue., P.h. Honolulu, HI 96816 Telephone number is (808) 537-6945 Another program in Hawaii is the
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program
. This service offers fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs and honey to seniors. Applicants will receive a booklet of vouchers worth $50 to use at a farmer‘s market.
Locate more free food banks in Hawaii
Dozens of other food banks, pantries, and distribution centers are located across the state of Hawaii. The list above are only some of the primary locations in the region. To find additional locations that can provide help when you need it, dial 808.836.3600 for information, addresses, and phone numbers. By