17 Food Assistance in Hawaii — Free Help
17 verified food assistance resources in Hawaii. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance use treatment, and community help.
Verified resources
- Feeding America - Hawaii Food Banks — Food Assistance in Honolulu, Hawaii — (800) 771-2303
- Feeding America - Hawaii Food Banks — Food Assistance in Hawaii — (800) 771-2303
- Hawaii 211 - Food Assistance Referrals — Food Assistance in Hawaii — 211 — Dial 2-1-1 free from anywhere in Hawaii to be referred to the food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs nearest you, and for help with housing, utilities,
- Hawaii Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) — Food Assistance in Hawaii — 808-643-2372 — Statewide line for kupuna (older adults), people with disabilities, and caregivers, run through the state Executive Office on Aging. For food help it connects c
- Hawaii EBT Card Customer Service — Food Assistance in Hawaii — 888-328-4292 — 24-hour customer-service line for the Hawaii EBT card used for SNAP food benefits and cash assistance. Call to check your balance, report a lost, stolen, or dam
- Hawaii Foodbank — Food Assistance in Honolulu, Hawaii — (808) 836-3600
- Hawaii Foodbank - Kauai Branch — Food Assistance in Lihue, Hawaii — 808-482-2224 — Regional food bank in the Hawaiʻi food bank network, serving Kauai County from its Lihue headquarters. It supplies the food pantries, meal programs, and emergen
- Hawaii Foodbank, Inc. — Food Assistance in Honolulu, Hawaii — (808) 836-3600 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Hawaii SNAP (Food Stamps) — DHS Benefit, Employment and Support Services — Food Assistance in Hawaii — 855-643-1643 — Statewide line to apply for SNAP (food stamps) in Hawaii through the Department of Human Services. Staff can take an application, check its status, report chang
- Hawaii School and Summer Meals — Food Assistance in Hawaii — 808-587-3600 — The Hawaii State Department of Education's School Food Services Branch runs free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch during the school year, and the Su
- Hawaii WIC Program (Women, Infants & Children) — Food Assistance in Hawaii — 808-586-8175 — WIC gives free healthy food, infant formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition advice to pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five who qualify. Ca
- Maui Food Bank — Food Assistance in Wailuku, Hawaii — (808) 243-9500 — Partner Distribution Organization in the Feeding America network, operating as a regional food distribution site under Hawaii Foodbank, Inc.. Contact directly f
- Maui Food Bank (Kalawao County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Hawaii — 808-243-9500 — Regional food bank in the Hawaiʻi food bank network responsible for Kalawao County. The food bank is based in Wailuku and serves 2 counties — this is the office
- The Food Basket - Kona Branch — Food Assistance in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii — 808-322-1418 — West Hawaiʻi warehouse of The Food Basket, the food bank for Hawaiʻi Island, serving the Kona side. Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call for the distribu
- The Food Basket, Inc. — Food Assistance in Hilo, Hawaii — (808) 933-6030 — Partner Distribution Organization in the Feeding America network, operating as a regional food distribution site under Hawaii Foodbank, Inc.. Contact directly f
- The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division — Food Assistance in Honolulu, Hawaii — 808-988-2136
- The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division — Food Assistance in Honolulu, Hawaii — 808-988-2136 — Divisional headquarters for The Salvation Army in Hawaii, based in Honolulu. Staff can direct you to the nearest Salvation Army corps community center offering
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Hawaii?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Hawaii. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.