Supporting Our Community After the Kona Low Storms: How You Can Help
Recent Kona low storms brought heavy rain, flooding, and disruption across Oahu, leaving many individuals and families facing housing instability and unexpected loss. Helping Hands Hawai‘i is working with partners on the ground to support recovery efforts and provide essential resources to those impacted.
Right now, the focus is on helping families stabilize with basic, everyday necessities as cleanup continues.
What’s Needed Most
We are currently accepting donations of essential household and personal care items, including:
- Hygiene items and feminine products
- Diapers and pull-ups (all sizes) and wipes
- Phone chargers and portable battery banks
- Laundry detergent and dish soap
- Shoes and boots
- Towels and bedding (including blankets)
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Gift cards for flexible support
At this time, larger furniture items are not needed, as many affected areas are still in the cleanup phase following the storm.
Partner With Us as a Collection Site
Community businesses and organizations can play a direct role in Kona low recovery efforts by serving as a donation collection site. By hosting a drive, you can help gather essential items and make it easier for your employees, customers, or community members to contribute.
Helping Hands Hawai‘i can provide guidance on priority items, coordination support, and help ensure donations are directed to families in need.
If your organization is interested in partnering as a collection site, please reach out to our team to get started.
Where to Drop Off Donations
Donations can be dropped off at:
Helping Hands Hawai‘i
2100 N. Nimitz Highway
Hours:
- Monday–Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Third Saturday of the month: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
How Volunteers Can Help
Volunteers play an important role in making sure donations reach families quickly and efficiently.
Current volunteer opportunities include:
- Sorting and packing donations
- Supporting distribution sites
- Administrative support
All volunteers are required to:
- Register online here.
- Pass required background check and attend an orientation and safety briefing
- Sign up for scheduled shifts
Make a Financial Contribution
Monetary donations allow us to respond quickly and fill urgent gaps as needs evolve.
You can give securely here.
Ongoing Efforts
Donated items will be distributed to impacted families in the coming weeks. To prioritize incoming support and direct assistance, Community Clearinghouse donation pickups are paused until further notice.
We will continue to share updates on how donations are supporting response and recovery efforts following the Kona low.
Every contribution—whether time, goods, or financial support—helps ensure families have what they need as they recover.
