Wildfire Resource

info@cochawaii.org | (808) 545-4300

The Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Foundation/Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is raising funds to assist the business communities on Maui, Hawaii Island and throughout the state of Hawaii, which are being impacted by the unprecedented wildfires. The fires tore through hundreds of acres on Hawaii Island and Maui, destroying businesses and homes. Historic Front Street in Lahaina, Maui, a major economic hub for the entire county, was engulfed.

How You Can Help

Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Foundation Business Relief Fund
UH Foundation
Salvation Army Hawaii
Maui Food Bank
Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong
Kokua for Maui – Hawaii Restaurant Association
Aloha United Way

Drop off shelter donations at Maui’s War Memorial Complex Wednesday and Thursday

  • Maui Police Department is calling for donations of non-perishable food, bottled water, hygiene items, and blankets.
  • Those interested in dropping off donations should enter the complex through Kanaloa Avenue and drop off goods on the field to the left.
  • Donations will be accepted through 6 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday.

Drop off goods at certain local Maui businesses

  • Ice cream shop Cream B and Hoomana Barbell gym are organizing donations at 1826 Kaohu St.
  • The businesses are asking for donations of food, drinks, snacks, bedding, pillows, and personal hygiene products.
  • More information can be found here.

Foster a Maui Humane Society animal

Maui Humane Society says its animals are safe but needs to free up space to take in more displaced pets. Mainlanders and locals can:

  • Drop off pet supplies to displaced families who still have their animals
  • Donate money to help the shelter meet an increase in demand for care
  • Report a lost or found pet here
  • Call (808) 877-3680 for more information or visit their website

Members of Hawaii’s sports community have also started fundraisers for those affected.

Donate at your nearest Foodland

Foodland stores are accepting donations at checkout to support the American Red Cross of Hawaii’s efforts toward Maui fire relief. Shoppers can:

  • Make donations of up to $249
  • Donate 250 Maikai points ($5 equivalent donation)
  • Round up purchases to the nearest dollar
  • Donate change
Donate to the Hawaii Chamber Foundation Business Relief Fund

Business Relief Fund Media Package:

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Emergency Information:  

Shelters:  

Donations and Financial Assistance:

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Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH):  The DDH (call or text 1-800-985-5990; press “2” for Spanish) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Calls, texts, and Videophone calls for Deaf or Hard of Hearing American Sign Language users are answered by a network of independently operated crisis centers around the country, who provide psychological first aid, emotional support, crisis assessment and intervention, and referrals to local/state behavioral health services for follow-up care & support. The DDH is a program of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) administered by Vibrant Emotional Health.

Hawai`i CARES:  If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis text, call, or chat the Hawai`i 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Additional Disaster Distress Resources

Disaster Distress Helpline regarding Wildfires
English Flyer – Disaster Distress Helpline
Spanish Flyer – Linea de Ayuda
American Sign Language – Disaster Distress Helpline
Additional mental health resources available at No Shame Get Help

Social Services

  • Aloha United Way: Call or text 211 for shelter, healthcare, food, information on school closings, and other social needs. Open 7 days per week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • American Red Cross of Hawai’i: Go to redcross.org/local/Hawaii or call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) for help with emergency shelter.
  • The Salvation Army of Hawai‘i: Go to hawaii.salvationarmy.org/hawaii_2/maui-location to access emergency food boxes, meals-to-go, and emotional and spiritual support.
  • Maui Food Bank: Go to mauifoodbank.org to offer donations and find shelter or food.
  • In His House of Restoration, 63 La’a Street in Kahului, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (donation collection, shelter, grocery distribution)
  • King’s Cathedral, 777 Maui Veterans Highway in Kahului, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (donation collection, shelter, meal distribution)
  • Salvation Army Kahului, 45 Kamehameha Street in Kahului, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (donation collection, meal distribution)
  • Calvary Chapel South Maui; 320 Ohukai Road Suite 420 in Kihei; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily (donation collection, grocery distribution)

Social Services

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