Puna Donation Drives to Be Held on May 25
The drives will be held at HPM Building Supply, 74-5511 Luhia St. in Kailua-Kona and at KTA Super Stores at 50 E. Puainako St. in Hilo.
KAPA Radio, The Beat Hawaii and kBig FM will broadcast live during the donation drive.
See the list of most-need items below; Monetary donations are payable to the Hawai’i Island United Way (100% of proceeds will be donated to Puna Relief).
Items Needed
- Camping Tents
- Sleeping Bags
- Camping Stoves
- Futons
- Air Mattress
- AAA Batteries
- Headlights
- Flashlights
- Tarps/Ponchos
- Can Openers
- Backpacks
- Pillow Cases
- Water Jugs
- Mosquito Nets
- First Aid Kits
- Respirator Masks and Cartridges
- Cots
- Folding Chairs
- Dog & Cat Food
- Cat Litter
- Dish Soap
- Deodorant
- Qtips
The events are being held in partnership with the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce and Hawaii Island United Way.
Help Us Help Puna!, a donation drive to benefit those affected by the current volcanic eruptions, will be held at both Hilo and Kailua-Kona locations on Friday, May 25, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.