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How to Help Hawaiian Islanders Affected by Maui's Wildfires

If you’ve ever taken a trip to Maui, stood in the shade of its ancient banyan tree, walked down Lahaina’s balmy Front Street, and enjoyed its incredible cuisine and gracious hospitality, it is time to give back.

Devastating fires have gripped the island, causing untold damage, marking one of the worst natural disasters in Hawaii’s history. And now, locals need our help, including the local chefs and hospitality travelers have all come to know and love.

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 Maui Food Bank

The Maui Food Bank is currently providing meals to displaced Maui residents. It is collecting donations of non-perishables, food, and hygiene products as well. It also has an emergency volunteer sign-up form.

 Maui Humane Society:

Maui Humane Society is providing pet supplies and emergency kits to shelters. Its website lists links to forms to report both lost and found pets and a Facebook group offering mutual help. The Hawaiian Humane Society’s Facebook page is also helping with the effort to address displaced pets.

 Maui Relief Fund

Our hearts go out to the many families and businesses who have impacted by the Maui wildfires. On this page, we aim to provide information, resources, and support to help those in need during these challenging times. Together, let's stand strong and extend a helping hand to our fellow community members on the path to recovery, rebuilding and resilience.

 Maui Strong Fund

The Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund is being used to support communities affected by the wildfires. The Office of the Governor of Hawai’i recommends donations to this fund. Kawakami says, “They’re in full swing right now and readily able to funnel money onto the island.”

 World Central Kitchen

World Central Kitchen representatives are currently distributing food to first responders on the ground. They are now visiting rural areas of Maui and the Big Island, identifying needs for meals. They have partnered with local chefs to prepare these meals.

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5 Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts You Can Help Support

These organizations are making extraordinary efforts to put your donations to good use. Here, you can feel confident that your dollars will make a difference.

GoFundMe

The GoFundMe community is coming together to help people who are raising money to support community relief efforts. Donate to verified Maui wildfires relief fundraisers today to help people rebuild and recover. Our Trust & Safety team will continue to update this page with more fundraisers as they are verified.