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.

April 10, 2026

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.

Click to the section you want to explore:

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
Goodwill Hawai‘i – register for a $100 Goodwill voucher per person or up to $300 per family, see link for distribution sites
Hawai‘i Food Bank food distributions
Hawai‘i Cares 988 counseling – call or text 988
Kāko‘o Mai by Hawaiian Council Needs Assessment Form
Mālama Map
Post-Flood Cleanup Guidelines by the Department of Health

Statewide – for farmers and agricultural producers

O‘ahu

O‘ahu Storm Relief
Kona Low Recovery Needs Assessment by Our Hawai‘i
The Salvation Army
Inn at Schofield, Wahiawā – pet-friendly temporary housing available through April 30 for those who qualify, request online or call 211 and ask for housing assistance
Waialua Recovery Center hosted by the Hawaiian Council – starting on Monday, April 13, open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Waialua Court House (66-207 Kamehameha Highway), offering assistance with a variety of services, from insurance claims to temporary shelter applications to childcare resources. Call (808) 460-8698 or email kakoomai@hawaiiancouncil.org for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Emergency shelters:

Wai‘anae District Park, 85-601 Farrington Highway
Wahiawā District Park, 1129 Kilani Ave.
Kāne‘ohe District Park, 45-660 Kea‘ahala Road
Mānoa Valley District Park, 2721 Ka‘aipu Ave
- All locations are pet-friendly (leash/carrier required)
- Bring your own food, water and medicine if possible

Free food, water and supplies:

Chef Hui Kona Low Flood Relief Food & Meal Coordination Form – coordinating free meals for community hubs
The Country Eatery, Kahuku – food and drinking water for the community and volunteers
Hale‘iwa Bowls, Hale‘iwa – free bowls (from a limited menu) for those affected by the floods
Mele Mele Bakery, Waialua – free food and coffee for those affected by the floods; free Americanos for volunteers from 7 to 10 a.m. + 20% off all day
The Parent Line – call (808) 452-1832 or go online to request assistance with food and/or diapers
Waialua Community Association, Hale‘iwa – food, water, supplies

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 sites and times posted on Instagram
Hawai‘i HOME Project Mobile Clinic at Waialua District Park through Friday, April 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., see Instagram for latest details

Free services:

24 Hour Fitness Mililani – free one-week pass
Bus Route 521 (Waialua-Hale‘iwa) evacuation service – flag down the bus anywhere on the route, get on fare-free to Weed Circle, then transfer to Route 52 to Wahiawā Transit Center