Hawaii Reentry Financial Help
Hawaii Financial Assistance, Rent Help & Basic Needs (Reentry-Friendly Options)
A statewide directory of Hawaii programs that help with rent, utilities, food, transportation, and emergency financial support. Always confirm approval with your supervising officer if assistance is tied to community service or program attendance.
Try searching “foodbank”, “rent”, “utility”, “emergency”, “Maui”, or your city.
Region 1 — Oʻahu (Honolulu, West Oʻahu, Windward)
City & County of Honolulu
✅ Verified Financial & Emergency Support
Hawaii Foodbank — Oʻahu
Food distribution, emergency groceries, and statewide hunger relief.
Food distribution, emergency groceries, and statewide hunger relief.
Ask about hours & ID requirements.
(808) 836-3600
Catholic Charities Hawaii — Financial Assistance
Rent/utility help, senior services, family stabilization assistance.
Rent/utility help, senior services, family stabilization assistance.
High demand; call early.
(808) 521-4357
Salvation Army — Hawaiian & Pacific Islands
Emergency financial aid, rental support, food pantries, energy assistance.
Emergency financial aid, rental support, food pantries, energy assistance.
Eligibility varies by program.
(808) 988-2136
🛠️ Eligible Community Aid Programs
River of Life Mission
Meals, outreach, hygiene support; may offer referrals for financial assistance.
Meals, outreach, hygiene support; may offer referrals for financial assistance.
Ask about reentry referrals.
(808) 524-7656
Local Church Food Pantries (Various)
Many churches provide weekly food distribution; availability varies.
Many churches provide weekly food distribution; availability varies.
Call your nearest church for schedule.
Varies
Region 2 — Maui County
Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi
✅ Verified Financial & Basic Needs Support
Maui Food Bank
Emergency food, disaster response, community distribution programs.
Emergency food, disaster response, community distribution programs.
Supports all Maui County islands.
(808) 243-9500
Catholic Charities Hawaii — Maui Office
Rent/utility assistance, emergency support, stabilization services.
Rent/utility assistance, emergency support, stabilization services.
Requires intake screening.
(808) 873-4673
🛠️ Eligible Community Help Sites
Salvation Army Maui Corps
Food support, rent assistance during emergencies, spiritual care.
Food support, rent assistance during emergencies, spiritual care.
Call for availability.
(808) 871-6270
Region 3 — Hawaiʻi Island (Hilo / Kona)
County of Hawaiʻi
✅ Verified Financial & Food Support
The Food Basket — Hawaiʻi Island
Island-wide food distribution, emergency groceries, community pantries.
Island-wide food distribution, emergency groceries, community pantries.
Bring ID for pick-up.
(808) 933-6030
HOPE Services Hawaii
Financial stabilization, outreach, emergency housing support.
Financial stabilization, outreach, emergency housing support.
Often partners with courts & reentry.
(808) 935-3050
🛠️ Eligible Community Aid
Salvation Army — Big Island Corps
Food pantries, emergency financial help (varies by funding).
Food pantries, emergency financial help (varies by funding).
Call local office.
(808) 935-1277
Region 4 — Kauaʻi
County of Kauaʻi
✅ Verified Food & Emergency Financial Help
Kauaʻi Food Bank
Emergency food, distribution events, school partnerships.
Emergency food, distribution events, school partnerships.
Bring reusable bags.
(808) 482-2224
Catholic Charities Hawaii — Kauaʻi
Rent assistance, stabilization, emergency support.
Rent assistance, stabilization, emergency support.
Office hours vary.
(808) 241-4673
🛠️ Eligible Other Community Resources
Salvation Army Kauaʻi Corps
Food, emergency vouchers, community support.
Food, emergency vouchers, community support.
Accessibility varies weekly.
(808) 245-2571
Statewide & Online Resources
These programs support all islands.
✅ Verified Statewide Financial Support
Helping Hands Hawaii — Basic Needs Program
Rent, utilities, emergency support, clothing, household items.
Rent, utilities, emergency support, clothing, household items.
Intake required.
(808) 440-3835
Aloha United Way — 211
Search statewide financial help, emergency rent, shelters, utility aid.
Search statewide financial help, emergency rent, shelters, utility aid.
Dial 2-1-1 for referrals.
Dial 2-1-1
🛠️ Eligible Additional Statewide Options
Salvation Army Hawaii — Statewide Aid
Food, clothing, financial crisis assistance when funding permits.
Food, clothing, financial crisis assistance when funding permits.
Varies greatly by island.
Statewide
Documentation Tip: Many financial-assistance programs require ID, proof of address, and recent pay stubs or benefit statements.
Reentry Note: Officers typically approve financial aid programs as long as they do not conflict with supervision terms.
Providers: To be listed or updated, email contact@oacra.app.
