Maui Wildfires: How to Support Our Maui Neighbors From O‘ahu

Graphic: James Nakamura

We’ve all seen the devastation on Maui this week resulting from out-of-control wildfires exacerbated by Hurricane Dora. And the question on all our minds has been: How can we help? Though we may be on O‘ahu, we can still support the people of Maui during their time of need.

Donation drive at the Hawai‘i State Capitol on Friday, Aug. 11. Photo: Andrea Lee

200 Keawe St., Honolulu

The 30,000-square-foot warehouse will receive, sort, inventory and store large donations collected for Maui residents from businesses, community organizations, churches, schools, etc. To coordinate delivery to the facility or to volunteer, call (808) 341-0622. Please note that the center will not accept individual drop-off donations. You can find a drop-off site in the list below instead.

Aston Waikīkī Beach Tower, 2470 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu

Aqua Aloha Surf Waikīkī, 444 Kānekapōlei St, Honolulu

Aqua Palms Waikīkī, 1850 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu

Aston Executive Centre Hotel, 1088 Bishop St, Honolulu

Accepting vital items like food, water, personal care products and more.

1284 Kalani St., Honolulu

Accepting infant formula, diapers (adult and infant), feminine hygiene products and wipes.

91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei

Donation drop-off sites at:

American Red Cross of Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Airlines’ partner charity, is accepting donations of HawaiianMiles that will be used to transport volunteers and staff to Maui. Hawaiian Airlines has matched the first 30 million miles and is continuing to accept donations.

Plus, if you or your organization are working to assist those affected by the Maui fires and need air support, Hawaiian Airlines has created a Kōkua Maui request form so it can determine how to help.

Blood donations are distributed to all 18 civilian hospitals in Hawai‘i, including Maui Memorial Medical Center. Make an appointment at a drive or donation site to help replenish the state’s supply. O‘ahu donors with type O are urgently needed. Call (808) 848-4770 or go to bbh.org.

The Maui Humane Society has its hands full trying to care for all the homeless animals and help lost pets get back to their families. Lucky Paws Animal Foundation on O‘ahu is preparing to help by taking in cats from Maui, but first, they need to make more space in their facilities. If you or someone you know can help foster or adopt the cats currently housed at Lucky Paws, you can make a difference for them and the cats on Maui. Please help spread the word.

Photo: Courtesy of Foodland

At Foodland, make a donation of up to $249 to at checkout, donate 250 Maika‘i points for a $5 donation, or round up your purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout. Foodland will match a portion of each gift to support Maui.