How to Help People Impacted by the Kona Low Storm Flooding

Where to donate, volunteer and contribute to fundraisers as well as resources for those affected by the floods.

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Andrea Lee,

Waialua Flooded Courtesy Of Us Coast Guard Oceania

Waialua on March 20, 2026. Photo: Courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

The recent Kona lows have left many neighborhoods on O‘ahu and neighbor islands underwater, but our community has quickly rallied to take care of those affected by the flooding. If you want to contribute to or get involved with recovery efforts, here are the places to check out (click on the Instagram posts for more info). If you need help dealing with the aftermath of the storms, we have resources linked for you. This guide will be updated as more resources are posted.

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Resources for Those Who Need Help
Where to Donate Money
Where to Volunteer
Where to Drop Off Donations
Businesses Fundraising for Flood Recovery Efforts

Resources for Those Who Need Help

Statewide

American Red Cross
Hawai‘i Food Bank food distributions
Hawai‘i Cares 988 counseling – call or text 988

Statewide – for farmers and agricultural producers

Hawai‘i Agriculture Disaster Response Statewide Rapid Assessment Tool
GoFarm Hawai‘i Farmer Support Intake Post-Flood Assistance
GoFarm Hawai‘i Storm Recovery Q&A Sessions on March 26 & 27 – register online

O‘ahu

O‘ahu Storm Relief
Kona Low Recovery Needs Assessment by Our Hawai‘i
The Salvation Army
Camp Erdman, Waialua – offering short-term emergency housing through Sunday, March 29, contact Jenn Holmberg at (808) 637-4615 to inquire

Where to pick up free food, water and supplies:

O‘ahu Water Protectors – water distribution at ‘Ehu Kai Beach Park on Wednesday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Country Eatery, Kahuku – free food and drinking water for the community and volunteers
The Parent Line – call (808) 452-1832 or go online to request assistance with food and/or diapers
Polynesian Cultural Center, Lā‘ie – hot food, water, supplies offered on Wednesday, March 25, 5 p.m.
Mo‘olelo Studios One Table One ‘Ohana free community dinner – Wednesday, March 25, 5 to 8 p.m. at Sacred Hearts Academy

Where to get free medical care:

Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii – Call (808) 737-5805 or message through Klara
- Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii Mobile Clinic at Wai‘anae Elementary School on Wednesday, March 25, 4 to 7 p.m.
Hawai‘i HOME Project Mobile Clinic at Hale‘iwa Ali‘i Beach Park on Wednesday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.