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With the uncertainty surrounding the federal government shutdown, which began Oct. 1 and has become the longest in U.S. history, the Big Island has several food drops planned for November.

The Food Basket ‘Ohana Food Drop Schedule

Date Location Start Time
November 4, 2025 (Tuesday) Hilo: Afook-Chinen Auditorium 10:00 AM
November 6, 2025 (Thursday) Kona: Old Kona Airport Pavillion 10:00 AM
November 12, 2025 (Wednesday) Naalehu: Naalehu Hongwanji Temple 10:00 AM
November 13, 2025 (Thursday) Pahoa: Pahoa Community Center 10:00 AM
November 18, 2025 (Tuesday) Waimea: Waimea District Park 10:00 AM
November 21, 2025 (Friday) Ocean View: Kahuku Park 10:00 AM

Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis

We ask everyone to please be considerate of the local traffic around our drops and to arrive no more than a half hour prior to the start time.

Food Bank Locations

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Hilo

The Salvation Army

Distribution Site: The Salvation Army

Address: 219 Ponahawai St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Weekly Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 935-1277

Airport Workers Lunch

Agency: Stephanie Donoho

Distribution Site: Airport Workers Lunch

Address: 2450 Kekuanaōa St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Wednesdays

Eligibility: Federal Airport Workers

Service(s): Lunch

More Info: (808) 775-0672

Kōkua Fridays – The Locavore Store

Agency: Kōkua Fridays

Distribution Site: The Locavore Store

Address: 333 Kilauea Ave #103, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Fridays, Oct 31 – Nov 28, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Fresh local produce and products

More Info: @thelocavorestore, (808) 965-2372, info@bigislandlocavorestore.com

YMCA Downtown Hilo

Distribution Site: YMCA Downtown Hilo

Address: 300 W Lanikaula St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Once a Month

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Community Feeding

The Food Basket – Hilo Warehouse

Agency: The Food Basket

Distribution Site: Hilo Warehouse

Address: 40 Holomua St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Mon – Fri, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Emergency Food

More Info: (808) 933-6030

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Distribution Site: Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Address: 162 Kapiolani St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: 3rd Monday of the Month, 10:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 935-8010

The Salvation Army – Soup Kitchen

Distribution Site: Salvation Army Lānai

Address: 219 Ponahawai St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Mon (Lunch); Tue/Wed (Breakfast); Wed (Lunch); Thu (Dinner)

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Soup Kitchen

More Info: (808) 935-1277

Hilo United Methodist Church – Soup Kitchen

Distribution Site: Hilo United Methodist Church

Address: 374 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Tues & Thurs (Dinner), 5:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Soup Kitchen

More Info: (808) 935-2144

Malia Puka o Kalani Church

Distribution Site: Malia Puka o Kalani Church

Address: 326 Desha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 781-3839

Living Waters Church

Distribution Site: Living Waters Church

Address: 89 Maikaʻi St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 959-9524

Kings Hilo Church – East Side Studio

Distribution Site: East Side Studio

Address: 165 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Tuesday, November 11, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Eligibility: SNAP

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: Bethany Barrientos, (405) 915-9853, bathanybarrientos@kingscentral.net

Josephs Storehouse – Food Pantry

Distribution Site: Josephs Storehouse

Address: 183 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Last Tuesday of the Month, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 959-3153

Grace Baptist Church

Distribution Site: Grace Baptist Church

Address: 2575 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: 4th Thursday of the Month, 11:30 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 959-6711

Josephs Storehouse – Soup Kitchen

Distribution Site: Josephs Storehouse

Address: 183 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720

Date(s)/Time: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Soup Kitchen

More Info: (808) 959-3153

Hāmākua

Honokaʻa Buddhist Temple

Distribution Site: Honokaʻa Buddhist Temple

Address: 45-516 Lehua St, Honokaʻa, HI 96727

Date(s)/Time: Fridays, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eligibility: Kūpuna

Service(s): Meals

The Salvation Army – Honokaʻa

Distribution Site: The Salvation Army

Address: 45-511 Rickard Pl, Honokaʻa, HI 96727

Date(s)/Time: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Weekly Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 326-2330

HuiMAU Hub CKFD

Distribution Site: HuiMAU Hub

Address: 43-1355 Mamalahoa Hwy, Paʻauilo, HI 96776

Date(s)/Time: November 14, 10:00 AM – Pau

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Fresh Local Produce & Poi

More Info: @huimau_hub, huimau.hub@gmail.com

Honoka‘a Hongwanji

Distribution Site: Honoka‘a Hongwanji

Address: 45-516 Lehua St, Honokaʻa, HI 96727

Date(s)/Time: Fridays

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Hot Meals / Food Pantry

Kaʻū / Nāʻālehu

Nāʻālehu Hub – Nāʻālehu Hongwanji

Distribution Site: Nāʻālehu Hongwanji

Address: 95-5695 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Nāʻālehu, HI 96772

Date(s)/Time: Mon, Wed, Fri

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Hot Meals

More Info: Contact: Marcia Masters

Kaʻū Food Pantry – Kaʻū Food Pantry Site

Distribution Site: Kaʻū Food Pantry

Address: 92-8606 Paradise Pkwy, Ocean View, HI 96704

Date(s)/Time: Saturdays

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Community Feeding

More Info: (808) 319-8333

Hope Dia-Mend Ocean View

Distribution Site: Hope Dia-Mend / Malama Market

Address: 92-8701 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Ocean View, HI 96704

Date(s)/Time: Wednesdays

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Community Feeding

More Info: Uilani (808) 498-1348; Kahanu Alcoran (808) 980-0326

Kaʻū Food Pantry – St. Jude’s Church

Distribution Site: St. Jude’s Church

Address: 92-8606 Paradise Mauka Cir, Ocean View, HI 96704

Date(s)/Time: Last Tuesday of the Month, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (224) 209-9404

ʻOhana Drops – Nāʻālehu Hongwanji

Agency: Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket

Distribution Site: Nāʻālehu Hongwanji

Address: 95-5695 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Nāʻālehu, HI 96772

Date(s)/Time: November 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/

ʻOhana Drops – Kahuku Park

Agency: Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket

Distribution Site: Kahuku Park

Address: 92-8598 Paradise Pkwy, Ocean View, HI 96704

Date(s)/Time: November 21, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/

Sacred Hearts Catholic Church – Nāʻālehu

Distribution Site: Sacred Hearts Catholic Church Nāʻālehu

Address: 95-558 Mamalahoa Hwy, Nāʻālehu, HI 96772

Date(s)/Time: 4th Thursday of the Month, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 929-7474

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Kohala

Sacred Hearts Catholic Church – North Kohala

Distribution Site: North Kohala District

Address: 55-3374 Akoni Pule Hwy, Hāwī, HI 96719

Date(s)/Time: 3rd Thursday of the Month, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 889-5115

Kohala Cares

Distribution Site: Kohala Cares

Address: 54-3801 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaʻau, HI 96755

Date(s)/Time: Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Community Feeding

More Info: Kathy Matsuda, (808) 895-2025

St. Augustine’s Church

Distribution Site: St. Augustine’s Church

Address: 54-3801 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaʻau, HI 96755

Date(s)/Time: 4th Monday of the Month, 4:30 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Dinner

More Info: (808) 889-5390

Kona

Airport Workers Lunch – Kona

Agency: Stephanie Donoho

Distribution Site: Airport Workers Lunch

Address: 73-200 Kupipi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Date(s)/Time: Wednesdays

Eligibility: Federal Airport Workers

Service(s): Lunch

More Info: (808) 775-0672

The Salvation Army – Kona

Distribution Site: The Salvation Army

Address: 75-223 Kalani St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Date(s)/Time: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Weekly Food Pantry / Kona District Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 326-2330

The Food Basket – Kona Warehouse

Distribution Site: Kona Warehouse

Address: 73-4161 Ulu Wini Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Date(s)/Time: Mon – Fri, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Emergency Food

More Info: (808) 322-1418

The Friendly Place Resource Center

Distribution Site: The Friendly Place Resource Center

Address: 55-5955 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Date(s)/Time: Daily, 8:30 AM – Pau / 11:45 AM – Pau

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Breakfast / Lunch

More Info: (808) 935-3050

Kealakehe Intermediate School – Hot Meals

Distribution Site: Kealakehe Intermediate School

Address: 74-5062 Onipaʻa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Date(s)/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Hot Meals

More Info: Arty / Scott Unger, ScottURotary@gmail.com

ʻOhana Food Drops – Old Kona Airport Pavilion

Agency: Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket

Distribution Site: Old Kona Airport Pavilion

Address: 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Date(s)/Time: November 6, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Distribution

More Info: https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/

St. Benedict Church – Hōnaunau

Distribution Site: St. Benedict Church Hōnaunau

Address: 84-5140 Painted Church Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Date(s)/Time: 2nd Friday of the Month, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 328-2227

Bible First Mission Church

Distribution Site: Bible First Mission Church

Address: 82-5976 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704

Date(s)/Time: 4th Wednesday of the Month, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: Call before going: (425) 238-7582

Kona Gospel Chapel

Distribution Site: Kona Gospel Chapel

Address: 81-1037 Nani Kūpuna Pl, Kealakekua, HI 96750

Date(s)/Time: 2nd & Last Wednesday of the Month, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 323-3110

Immaculate Conception Church – Hōlualoa

Distribution Site: Immaculate Conception Church

Address: 76-5960 Mamalahoa Hwy, Hōlualoa, HI 96725

Date(s)/Time: 2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 326-7771

Meet & Eat – Kealakehe Intermediate

Distribution Site: Kealakehe Intermediate Parking Lot

Address: 74-5062 Onipaʻa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Date(s)/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Soup Kitchen / Drive-Thru Dinner

More Info: (808) 987-1664

Marshallese New Pentecostal Church

Distribution Site: Marshallese New Pentecostal Church

Address: 74-5596 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Date(s)/Time: 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 300-8462

Puna

Kānaka Haʻaheo

Distribution Site: Kānaka Haʻaheo

Address: 14-855 Kehau Rd #2250, Pāhoa, HI 96778

Date(s)/Time: Last Wednesday of the Month, 11:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: Contact: Gloria Franklin

Kurtistown Assembly of God – Soup Kitchen

Distribution Site: Kurtistown Assembly of God

Address: 17-550 Volcano Rd, Keaʻau, HI 96749

Date(s)/Time: Tuesdays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Soup Kitchen

Kurtistown Assembly of God – Food Pantry

Distribution Site: Kurtistown Assembly of God

Address: 17-550 Volcano Rd, Keaʻau, HI 96749

Date(s)/Time: 3rd & 4th Saturday of the Month

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

Hawaiian Beaches Pantry

Distribution Site: Hawaiian Beaches Park

Address: 15-2727 Manini St, Pāhoa, HI 96778

Date(s)/Time: 4th Monday of the Month, 11:00 AM

Eligibility: Puna District

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 896-8393

St. Theresa Parish – Mountain View

Distribution Site: St. Theresa Parish

Address: 18-1355 Volcano Rd, Mountain View, HI 96771

Date(s)/Time: 4th Thursday of the Month, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Eligibility: Puna District

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: Raquel Ford, Mobile (808) 365-4221, Office (808) 968-6233

Pāhoa Sacred Hearts Parish Hall

Distribution Site: Pāhoa Sacred Hearts Parish Hall

Address: 15-3003 Pāhoa Village Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778

Date(s)/Time: 3rd Thursday of the Month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 443-3905

Pāhoa Pantry – New Hope Church

Distribution Site: New Hope Church

Address: 15-3083 Kapoho Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778

Date(s)/Time: 2nd Friday of the Month, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 965-0006

Olaʻa First Hawaiian Community Church – Kurtistown Park

Distribution Site: Kurtistown Park

Address: 17-380 Volcano Rd, Kurtistown, HI 96760

Date(s)/Time: 4th Saturday of the Month, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Soup Kitchen

More Info: (808) 345-1670

Fern Acres Community Center

Distribution Site: Fern Acres Community Center

Address: 11-3602 Lehua St, Mountain View, HI 96771

Date(s)/Time: 3rd Thursday of the Month, 11:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 933-6030

Volcano Cooper Center

Distribution Site: Volcano Cooper Center

Address: 19-4030 Wright Rd, Mountain View, HI 96771

Date(s)/Time: Tue – Sat, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Emergency Food

More Info: (808) 967-7800

Eden Roc Community Food Distribution

Distribution Site: Eden Roc Community Food Distribution

Address: 11-1805 Ahi St, Mountain View, HI 96771

Date(s)/Time: 3rd Thursday of the Month, 10:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: (808) 933-6030

Nā Wāhine Koʻi Puʻuhonua

Distribution Site: Nā Wāhine Koʻi Puʻuhonua

Address: Email or Call for Address

Date(s)/Time: 4 Lāhui Days Monthly; 24/7 Access

Eligibility: Community

Service(s): Ahupuaʻa Trade Market; Laulau 4 Lāhui Days; Free Community Garden & Freezer

More Info: (808) 721-3386, info@hanaihawaiinui.com, IG @hanaihawaiinui

ʻOhana Food Drops – Pāhoa Community Center

Agency: Hawaiʻi Island Foodbank

Distribution Site: Pāhoa Community Center

Address: 15-3022 Kauhale St, Pāhoa, HI 96778

Date(s)/Time: November 13, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/

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Waimea

St. James’ Episcopal

Distribution Site: St. James’ Episcopal

Address: 65-1237 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea, HI 96743

Date(s)/Time: Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Hot Meals

More Info: Sue Dela Cruz, (808) 885-4923, eat@Stjameshawaii.org

Annunciation Community Food Pantry

Distribution Site: Big Island Catholic Church

Address: 65-1235 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, HI 96743

Date(s)/Time: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 8:00 AM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Shelf-Stable Food

More Info: Maile Lincoln, mc2000x3@gmail.com

Kokua Christian Ministries

Distribution Site: Kokua Christian Ministries Food Pantry

Address: 65-1078 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI 96743

Date(s)/Time: Wednesdays, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Shelf Stable / Produce Bags

More Info: Laurie Ainslie, (808) 895-3056, ainslie808@gmail.com

ʻOhana Food Drops – Waimea District Park

Agency: Hawaiʻi Island Foodbank

Distribution Site: Spencer Kalani Schutte Gym, Waimea District Park

Address: 67-1315 Ala Ohiʻa Rd, Waimea, HI 96743

Date(s)/Time: November 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Eligibility: Anyone in Need

Service(s): Food Pantry

More Info: https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/

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