Many Kauai food pantries and meal sites are adjusting their programs to meet current needs. This info will likely change frequently. It’s highly recommended that you call before attending.
SNAP & DaBux
SNAP – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides funds to eligible families to purchase food with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. It is one of the fastest ways to receive government financial support. Learn more at https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap and if you need help with your application, assistance is available from Child & Family services by calling 808.821.2520 for Kapaa or 808.338.0252 for Waimea.
DaBux – Double Up Food Bucks provides 50% off local produce and poi at qualifying retailers with your SNAP/EBT card, including MalamaKauai.store, Hale Puna Farmers Market in Waimea, Big Save locations, and Times Lihue. Big Save and Times require a DaBux card, while MalamaKauai.store and Hale Puna will automatically deduct your discount. If you need a DaBux card, you can request one at https://dabux.org/accesscard.
Kūpuna Meal Delivery Programs
Agency of Elderly Affairs (AEA) Meals on Wheels – Agency of Elderly Affairs (AEA) is providing assistance including the Meals on Wheels program for homebound seniors. Call 808-241-4470 (Monday-Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm) to be assisted by staff who can help you access this and other resources. For more information visit AEA website here.
Kauai Economic Opportunity – provides homebound and homeless meals island-wide. Contact ashen@keoinc.org or 808-245-4077 ext 244 and ask for Elderly Services Program Director.
Kumano I Ke Ala, Waimea – KŪPUNA MEALS TO GO: Every Friday from 5 pm – 6 pm (for those 65+)
9944 Waimea Rd. (Aloha Aina Poi Company, aka Old Makaweli Poi Mill); KŪPUNA MEAL DELIVERY: within the Waimea area kumanoikeala@gmail.com | 808-346-5348
Kauai Food Pantries & Meal Programs
North
St. William Church at Hanalei Colony Resort Parking Lot, Haena
5-7130 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
PANTRY: Thursday 3:00 – 4:15 pm | 808-346-2850
St. William Church Hall, Hanalei
5292-A Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
PANTRY: Thursday 5:30 – 7 pm | 808-346-2850
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
4520 Kapaka Road, Princeville, HI 96722
PANTRY: Wednesday 1 pm – 3 pm | 808-826-6481
North Shore Food Pantry, Anaina Hou Community Park, Kilauea
5-2723 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea, HI 96754
PANTRY: Saturday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | contact@kauaifoodpantry.org
East
Anahola Beach Park, Anahola
PANTRY: Wednesdays 10:30 am | 808-826-6481
Hale Ho’omalu, Kapaa
41112 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa 96746
PANTRY: Tuesdays 1 – 4 pm, Wednesdays 12 – 3 pm | 808-821-2520
Kapaa Missionary Church, Kapaa
4-758 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746
PANTRY: Saturdays 4:30 – 5:30pm
MEALS: 2nd & 4th Saturdays 4:30 – 5:00 pm | 808-822-5594
St. Catherine Parish, Kapaa
5021 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746
PANTRY: Saturdays at 11:30 am – 1 pm | | 808-346-2850
Kauai Lighthouse Outreach Center, Kapaa
Emergency food only, call first | 808-346-6759
Central
Kings Chapel, Hanamaulu
3-3975 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766
PANTRY: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 4:30 pm | 808-335-6845
St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church, Lihue
All Angels’ Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution
Vidinha Stadium Parking Lot
PANTRY: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9am – 10:30am | 808-245-3796
Kauai Economic Opportunity,
2804 Wehe Rd, Lihue, HI 96766
Emergency Food: Monday – Friday, 10 am- 4 pm | 808-245-4077
Lihue Salvation Army, Lihue
4182 Hardy St, Lihue, HI 96766
PANTRY: Wednesdays 11 am -12 pm
MEALS TO GO: Tuesday and Thursday 11 am – 12 pm
808-245-2571
Calvary Chapel, Lihue
MEALS TO GO: Last Friday of the month 5:30 pm | 808-245-9673
Kauai Independent Food Bank, Nawiliwili
PANTRY: Food distribution information posted to social media
Call for details & to schedule a visit 808-246-3809 x3
South
Holy Cross Church / Sacred Heart, Kalaheo
2-2370 Kaumualii Hwy, Kalaheo, HI 96741
MEALS & PANTRY: 3rd Tuesday 5 – 6 pm | 808-651-9725
Kaua’i Bible Church, Koloa
2-4131 Kaumualii Hwy, Koloa, 96756 | 808-742-7514
PANTRY: Sunday 11:30a – 12p
Salvation Army, Koloa
5330 Koloa Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
PANTRY: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10a – 11a
West
Kauai Bible Church | 808-742-7514
MOBILE PANTRY LOCATIONS: Every 4th Sunday of the month
11:30 am HUD Office, Ahe Rd., Eleele
12:15 pm Salt Pond Beach Park, Hanapepe
1:00 pm Lucy Wright Park, Waimea
Kumano I Ke Ala, Waimea
KŪPUNA MEALS TO GO: Every Friday from 5 pm – 6 pm (for those 65+)
9944 Waimea Rd. (Aloha Aina Poi Company, aka Old Makaweli Poi Mill) KŪPUNA MEAL DELIVERY: within the Waimea area kumanoikeala@gmail.com | 808-346-5348
‘Ele’ele Baptist Church, ‘Ele’ele
339 Mehana Rd, Eleele, HI 96705
PANTRY: 2nd Saturday 7am, Emergency Food: call first | 808-332-5906
King’s Chapel, ‘Ele’ele: No longer operating
Hanapepe Salvation Army, Hanapepe
4465 Puolo Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
PANTRY: Mondays 10 am
MEALS TO GO: Mon. 5 pm – 6 pm, Wed. & Fri. 11 am-12 pm
Excludes Holidays | 808-335-5441
Nana’s House, Waimea
9875 Waimea Rd, Waimea, HI 96796
PANTRY: Monday 2-4 pm, Wednesday 9 -11 am and 1- 4 pm, Thursday 1-4 pm | 808-338-0252
Westside Christian Center AOG, Kekaha
8041 Kekaha Rd, Kekaha, HI 96752
PANTRY: 2nd and 4th Thursdays 10 am | 808-634-7040