Malama Kauai is a 501c3 non-profit organization that has been serving the Kauai Community for over 12 years related to building resiliency and sustainability. Please see below for ways to obtain information, offer support or be supported related to Kauai flood relief efforts:
REAL TIME UPDATES:
Follow Malama Kauai Facebook Page
Join the Malama Kauai Volunteers Facebook Group
ONLINE DONATION OPTION
KAUAI FLOOD RELIEF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Malama Kauai Volunteers Facebook Group: communities connecting communities; flood victims can ask for volunteers and volunteers can tap into a variety of opportunities
- Transportation sign-up (cars/trucks, heavy equipment, etc.): you can sign up to this list, which is available to key work day and logistics organizers
- Temporary Housing sign-up: you can sign up to this list if you’re offering housing; those assisting with temporary housing have access to this sheet
- Habitat for Humanity: For help in repairing and rebuilding homes of those affected, contact Caitlin at 808-335-0296 x 114 or [email protected]
- Off-island Volunteers: Volunteer groups coming from off-island and looking to connect in supporting the efforts, please contact Julia Black at (808) 828-0685 x11 or [email protected]
FOOD & MEALS FOR KAUAI FLOOD VICTIMS:
- Food Pantry Info: TBD – being updated currently
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP / EBT): Affected families who have a need for food assistance should sign up for financial assistance for groceries; this will also help other application processes move more quickly once qualified. Download and complete the application found HERE and deliver in-person to Kauai Processing Center (Former Lihue Courthouse Building), 3059 Umi Street, Room A110, Lihue, Be prepared to wait for an interview. Call 808-274-3371 for more info.
- Non-Perishable Food Donations: Please bring to Hawaii Foodbank – Kauai Branch in Puhi Industrial Center; it’s getting distributed throughout the island when/where people need it. No water is needed unless it is large 5+ gallon jugs.
FOR FARMERS:
- Mālama Kauaʻi Farmer Mini Grants: over $136,000 was distributed to 53 farmers; this program is finished unless additional funding is received
- Mahi‘ai Technical Assistance Program: Info on financial support for farmers and assistance with paperwork, contact Haylin Chock: (808) 828-0685 x15
- USDA Farm Service Agency: has a variety of disaster relief programs available for farmers; visit the Lihue FSA Service Center, Watumull Building, 4334 Rice Street, Room 206, Lihue, HI 96766; and call (808) 245-9014 Ext. 2 for more info
- USDA NRCS: has cost-share programs and watershed protection engineering technology assistance
COMMUNITY, FINANCIAL, & SOCIAL SERVICES:
Many social services, as well as assistance with applications, are available in-person at Hale Halawai in Hanalei. Resources available for affected community members include:
- General Supplies:
- Wainiha/Haena – Aunty B’s and pop-up events (see our Facebook Page & Group for details)
- County & State Government Services:
- Please see complete listing – Link to the PDF
- Housing Assistance / Cleanup / Repairs:
- Round 2 Housing Loss Mini Grant Application: Mālama Kaua‘i program; 2nd round applications are due Friday, Sept. 21st
- Habitat for Humanity: Assistance available for income qualified Owner/Occupants; some resources also available for renters. They may help with clean up, repairs, rebuilding, building materials, and appliances. Complete an Intake Form online.
- Catholic Charities: has income-eligible housing financial assistance programs
- Individuals with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) – insured mortgages at risk of foreclosure because of the disaster may stop or delay foreclosure by 90 days. Click HERE determine if you qualify for the foreclosure moratorium
- Conventional mortgage holders should contact their lenders directly to determine their options
- Those who have lost their homes and are in the process of buying or rebuilding another home can receive mortgage insurance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For more information, click HERE
- Financial Assistance:
- Office of Hawaiian Affairs: for Native Hawaiian residents and taro farmers
- Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity (KEO); for low-income qualifiers (808) 245-4077
- SNAP/EBT: for food/grocery support financial assistance
DONATIONS:
- A tax deductible financial donation to Malama Kaua‘i can be made online here or via mail to:
Malama Kaua‘i, P.O. Box 1414, Kilauea, HI 96754, with the Check memo: Flood Relief - If you would like to talk with someone directly about donations or fundraising, please contact Taylor Litwin (808) 828-0685 x8 or by email at [email protected]
- All food donations should be made directly through the Hawaii Food Bank, Kauai Chapter since they have the best system for receiving, inventorying and distributing to communities that need it, when they need it
MALAMA KAUAI KEY CONTACTS:
Due to heavy call volume, we highly recommend reading this page thoroughly, as well as following our Facebook Page, and joining the Facebook Group as many common questions can be answered through those means. Please be patient with response times.
- Volunteering: Julia Black, Volunteer Coordinator VISTA – (808) 828-0685 x11 | [email protected]
- Grants Management: Taylor Litwin, Grants VISTA – (808) 828-0685 x8 | [email protected]
- Fundraisers & Events: Lauren McKenzie, Development VISTA – (808) 828-0685 x 10 | [email protected]
- Farmer Technical Assistance: Haylin Chock, Mahi‘ai Technical Assistance Manager – (808) 828-0685 x15 | [email protected]
- Flood Relief General Assistance: Kyahnasun Dakini, Flood Relief Manager (808) 828-0685 x22 | [email protected]