support those impacted by flooding
There are numerous organizations and individuals working on efforts to support those impacted by flooding. Some places to donate compiled by Civil Beat:
- The Salvation Army: Conducting disaster relief efforts on O‘ahu and across the state.
- LāHui Foundation: Mobilizing cleanup crews and coordinating distribution of donated items.
- Hawaiʻi Food Bank: Serving hungry families, including those affected by the Kona low storm.
- Aloha United Way: Operating a help call and text line to serve flooding victims.
- Hawaiʻi Community Foundation: Operates a Stronger Hawai‘i Fund for disaster relief across the islands.
- Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United: Created a Hawai‘i Flood Response Fund supporting farmers and rural areas hit by severe floods.
- 808 Cleanups: Coordinating volunteer cleanups in affected areas.
- ʻĀina Momona: Restoring lo‘i at its Aloha ‘Āina Health and Learning Center in Kāne‘ohe.
In addition to individuals, many Hawai‘i farmers were impacted by the storms. Agriculture Stewardship Hawai‘i is creating a resource list and wants your input. Check out the link and please share the Farmers Help Desk survey with your local farmers.
