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/DA BUX GROCERY DELIVERY
KauaiLocalFood.com delivers islandwide on Thursdays for just $5, and accepts SNAP/EBT/DA BUX and debit or credit. Order pickup is also available at no additional cost at several locations from Haena to Lawai and Koloa. Order online and choose from a wide variety of local fruits and vegetables, food plants, pantry products, eggs, meats, and more.
SNAP & DA BUX
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.
DA BUX – Double Up Food Bucks provides 50% off local produce, poi, food plants and other select items at qualifying retailers with your SNAP/EBT card, including KauaiLocalFood.com, Hale Puna Farmers Market in Waimea, Big Save locations, and Times Lihue. Big Save and Times require a DaBux card, while KauaiLocalFood.com and Hale Puna will automatically deduct your discount. If you have SNAP/EBT, but need a DaBux card, you can request one at https://dabux.org/accesscard.
Other Meal & Food Programs
Free/Reduced Price School Meals – If your keiki attend a school that participates in USDA meal programs, you may qualify for free or reduced meals in school. Apply online at ezmealapp.com to see if you qualify. If you do not have access to the internet, call Kaylee at 808-828-0685 x4 for help submitting your application.
AEA Meals on Wheels & Food Delivery Programs – Agency of Elderly Affairs (AEA) is providing assistance including the Meals on Wheels program and produce deliveries for homebound, qualified 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 info, 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.
Lasagna Love – Need help with a hot meal? Sign up and a neighbor will drop off a meal to you, absolutely free: www.lasagnalove.org/request
Kauai Food Pantries & Meal Programs
North
St. William Church Hall, Hanalei
5292-A Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
PANTRY: Thursday 4:00-6:00 pm | 808-346-2850
Church of the Pacific, Princeville
4520 Kapaka Road, Princeville, HI 96722
PANTRY: Wednesday 1 pm – 2:30 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 – 2:30 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 – 5:30 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: 4th Tuesdays 5pm – 6pm | 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
Emergency Food: Monday – Friday 9a-5p, Saturday 9a-1p | 808-245-9673
*while supplies last
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: 1st Fridays, 4:00 – 5:00p | 808-332-8011
Kaua’i Bible Church, Koloa
2-4131 Kaumualii Hwy, Koloa, 96756 | 808-742-7514
EMERGENCY FOOD: (please call first to schedule) Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 11am – 3pm
PANTRY: Sundays, 11:30a – 12p
MOBILE PANTRY: 3rd Sundays; Koa’e Makana Apartments, Koloa at 11:30a and Pa’anau Phase 2 Housing (by the playground), Koloa, 12:30p
**Food distribution changes may vary depending on Holidays**
West
‘Ele’ele Baptist Church, ‘Ele’ele
339 Mehana Rd, Eleele, HI 96705
PANTRY: 2nd Saturday 7:30 am – 8 am, Emergency Food: call first | 808-335-6154
Hanapepe Salvation Army, Hanapepe
4465 Puolo Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
PANTRY: Fridays 10 am
HOT MEALS: Mondays 5 pm, Wednesdays 11 am
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: 4th Thursdays 10 am | 808-634-7040