How to Help Those Affected by the Kona Low Storm

Aloha friend,

It’s been months since we shared (apologies—promise we’ll be back!!), but our islands are hurting right now. The Kona Low storm has displaced families, flooded farms, and impacted communities from the North Shore of O‘ahu to Maui and beyond. If you're looking for ways to show up for our community right now, here's where your time, money, and supplies can make a real difference.

Where to Donate Money, Time, or Supplies

• Direct Family Aid — Donate directly to verified ʻohana who have been displaced or severely impacted by the storm. bit.ly/stormkokua (Huge shout out to Kenna Reed, who’s leading the charge once again).

• Hawaiʻi Farmers Union — Flood Response Fund — Supporting farmers and rural communities across the islands.

• Waialua Farmers GoFundMe — A community-hosted campaign to support North Shore farmers affected by flooding.

• Lāhui Foundation — Organizing cleanup crews and distributing donated resources on O‘ahu and Maui.

• Hawai‘i Food Bank — Providing food to families in need, including those impacted by the storm.

• Maui Food Bank — Distributing food to flood-affected areas on Maui.

• Aloha United Way — Operating a help call and text line for flooding victims.

• Hawai‘i Community Foundation — Administering the Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund for disaster relief across the islands.

• Hawaiian Humane Society — Helping pets and people affected in the short and long-term.

• Maui United Way — Supporting Maui residents impacted by flooding and ongoing disasters.

• Kako‘o O‘ahu — Aiding individuals and families in need. Every dollar you donate is matched, up to $100,000.

• Key Project — Providing shelter, food, and support to the wider Kahalu'u community.

• ‘Elepaio Social Services — Supporting the community on O‘ahu’s west side.

• ʻĀina Momona — Restoring loʻi at the Aloha ʻĀina Health and Learning Center in Kāneʻohe.

• Maui Rapid Response — Supplying essential items to houseless communities and other at-risk groups on Maui.

• Mālama Kula — Leading community cleanup and offering free green waste disposal support on Maui.

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