Hawaii County food banks and pantries.
Most of the food pantries for the city of Hilo and greater Hawaii County area are open limited hours. There are dozens of distribution centers located at non-profit organizations. Senior citizens, families facing a crisis, and struggling residents can contact one of these free food pantries for support.
Whether it is a church based group, or a local government agency, the goal is to provide healthy food. What may be provided ranges from non-perishable groceries to fruits, baby formula, vegetables, and surplus USDA commodities. Many centers offer other support as well. Some may even offer financial aid for paying certain expenses.
Since the food banks in the county of Hawaii tend to be smaller, they will normally only help people in the nearby area. For example, a charity in Hilo will generally only support local residents. But each pantry may offer referrals to those families facing an emergency.
Christ Lutheran Church Address is 595 Kapiolani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 935-8612
Grace Baptist Church Mailing address is 2575 Kilauea Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 966-6998 Small amounts of free groceries may be provided to income qualified families.
Hope Services Hawaii, Inc. 296 Kilauea Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 Main phone - (808) 935-3050 The charity offers numerous services. It includes hot meals for the homeless and an emergency food pantry for families in Hawaii County. They also offer housing outreach, such as financial aid for rent. Other services are referrals to SNAP food stamp programs, applications to summer snacks for children, and more.
Kinoole Baptist Church Address: 1815 Kinoole Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 959-5621 Holiday meals (such as at Thanksgiving) may be provided as well as the free food bank.
Living Waters Assembly Of God 89 Maikai Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 For hours, call (808) 959-9524
New Hope - Kupulau Address is 840 Kupulau Road Hilo, HI 96720 Telephone: (808) 959-7700
Salvation Army - Hilo Corps 219 Ponahawai Street Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 935-1277 A number of social services are run. There is a food pantry that may have non-perishable groceries. Other assistance includes Christmas or Thanksgiving meals or gifts, shelter, and a thrift store. They can also provide financial help for bills or referrals to government food programs.
St. Joseph Church 43 Kapiolani Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Main number is (808) 935-1465
Under His Wings Ministry 183 Keawe Street Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 969-3094
Our Lady Of Lourdes Church 45-5028 Plumeria Road Honokaa, HI 96727 (808) 775-9591 Food, personal hygiene items, clothing, diapers, and more may be provided by the charity.
Salvation Army Center in Honokaa Address is 45-511 Rickard Place Honokaa, Hawaii 96727 Main phone: (808) 775-7346 A thrift store and pantry are on site. Case managers also offer other social services, including grants. Additional assistance ranges from home delivered meals for seniors, holiday meals, and more.
Kona Task Force On Feeding The Hungry Location of the pantry - 74-5062 Onipa'a Street Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740 For intake, call (808) 326-4447 Volunteers run a meal service at Kealakehe Intermediate School. Any struggling Hawaii County resident can stop by. Donations of food or money is always appreciated.
Salvation Army of Kona 75-223 Kalani Street Kailua Kona, HI 96740 Main phone - (808) 326-2330 Will offer assistance at most every other month. Clients can also be referred to shelter, places for baby formula or diapers, or WIC vouchers, among other services.
St. Anthony's Church 15-2095 Old Mamalahoa Highway Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (808) 962-6538
Annunciation Catholic Church Address is 65-1235 Kawaihae Road Kamuela, Hawii 96743 Dial (808) 887-1220
Kokua Christian Ministries 65-1084 Mamalahoa Hwy Kamuela, HI 96743 An emergency food pantry is available at the charity. They also serve hot meals to the needy.
Neighborhood Place Of Puna 16-105 Opukahaia Street Keaau, HI 96749 Telephone number is (808) 965-5550
Kona Gospel Chapel - Nani Kapun Place Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750 (808) 323-3110 Usually up to 3 days of food is offered. Fruits, dairy, and canned goods may be provided.
Kurtistown Assembly Of God Address is 17-550 Volcano Road Kurtistown, Hawaii 96760 Call (808) 987-5387
Malu Aina Kurtistown, HI 96760 (808) 966-7622 For those families facing hunger, a bag of free groceries may be passed out.
St Theresa Catholic Church address - 18-1355 Volcano Highway Mountain View, HI 96771 The main number of the pantry/soup kitchen is (808) 968-6233 A food pantry, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas meals, and other support is offered.
Sacred Heart Church - Loaves N Fishes 95-558 Mamalahoa Highway Naalehu, HI 96772 (808) 928-8208 The faith based charity helps the less fortunate in Hawaii County. Basic needs, such as clothing or cleaning supplies, may be provided along with a box of food to income qualified families.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Parish 27-186 Kaapoko Homestead Road Papaikou, Hawaii 96781 (808) 964-1240
Volcano Friends Feeding Friends Volcano, Hawaii 96785 Dial (808) 769-3903 Clients can get dry food goods. Also, hot meals may be provided by the non-profit as well.
For more information on resources available, call 808.935.3050. Referrals are given to everything from snack packs for students to Meals on Wheels. There are also additional food pantries in the Hilo region for struggling families.
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