We found 21 food pantries listed for Honolulu, Hawaii. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 6 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Social Services: Family Treatment Services Administrative Offices
Phone: (808) 732-2802
Address: 845 22nd Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Casework Services
- Christian Education
- Day Care
- Detoxification Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Group Work Services
- Rehabilitation
- Transitional Housing
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Young Adult
Appointments :
Call (808) 732-2802 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
The Salvation Army - Social Services: Addiction Treatment Services
Phone: (808) 595-6371
Address: 3624 Waokanaka St, Honolulu, HI 96817. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Aid to Families
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Casework Services
- Christian Education
- Clinics Services
- Detoxification Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Group Work Services
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Transitional Care & Work Release
- Transitional Housing
- Women's Ministries
Appointments :
Call (808) 595-6371 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
The Salvation Army - WAIANAE, HI: Corps Community Center
Address: Address not listed
Hours: Hours not listed
Services provided :
- Men's Ministries
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
The Salvation Army - HONOLULU, HI: Adult Rehabilitation Center
Phone: (808) 522-8400
Address: 322 Sumner St, Honolulu, HI 96817. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Adult Rehabilitation Center
- Rehabilitation
Appointments :
Call (808) 522-8400 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
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- Honolulu
The Salvation Army - Revolution Hawaii: Revolution Hawaii
Address: 2950 Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
Services provided :
- Christian Education
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
The Salvation Army - Social Services: Honolulu Family Services Office
Phone: (808) 841-5565
Address: 296 N Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Group Work Services
- Seasonal Services
Appointments :
Call (808) 841-5565 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Church Food Pantry locations in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can also check your eligibility.
Olivet Baptist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (808) 946-6505
Address: 1775 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Olivet Baptist Church's Food Pantry is open the last Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 AM.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 946-6505 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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Kaumakapili Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (808) 845-0908
Address: 766 N King St, Honolulu, HI 96817. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Opens two Wednesdays per month from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. (Closed in July) Individuals are allowed one visit every 2 weeks. A schedule card is given at first visit. Picture ID is required.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 845-0908 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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Church of Christ at Pearl Harbor Food Pantry
Phone: (808) 422-7033
Address: 515 Main St, Honolulu, HI 96818. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours of Operation: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday From 9:30am to 11:00am. Please remember to arrive early and to bring a valid photo ID.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 422-7033 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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- Honolulu
Honolulu Church of God Food Pantry
Phone: (808) 949-4995
Address: 822 Coolidge St, Honolulu, HI 96826. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Sister Lek White has faithfully operated a food pantry for the past 20 years. She diligently shops, sorts and distributes food on a weekly basis. It is her hearts desire to help those who come to our church with a need. Food distribution times are after services which begin at: Sunday Morning 10:00 AM
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 949-4995 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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- Honolulu
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 11 Food Pantry locations in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can also check your eligibility.
Feeding Hawaii Together
Phone: (808) 888-0778
Address: 2522 Rose St, Honolulu, HI 96813. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Feeding Hawaii Together is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based out of Honolulu. Unlike your typical food distribution program, Feeding Hawaii Together employs a “grocery-store style†setup which enables qualifying individuals to “shop†from a wide assortment of perishable and non-perishable foods directly from refrigerators and shelves. For our patrons, Feeding Hawaii Together’s program is a far cry from the anonymous brown paper bag they might be accustomed to receiving from other food distribution centers. The best part is, unlike some food distribution services, the food here is free. Individuals can shop once a week and take home as much food as they can carry. Feeding Hawaii Together is the only place that offers this kind of service in Hawaii, and perhaps even the nation. Further, we are able to help reduce food waste because our clients only take the items they want.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 888-0778 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
Hawaii Foodbank, Inc.
Phone: (808) 836-3600
Address: 2611 Kilihau St, Honolulu, HI 96819. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
OUR MISSION: "The people of Hawaii are one ohana. The Hawaii Foodbank provides food so that no one in our family goes hungry. We work to gather food and support from our communities. We then distribute food through charitable agencies to those in need. Our mission is from the heart, and we will fulfill our mission with integrity, humanity and aloha." The Hawaii Foodbank is the only nonprofit 501(c)3 agency in the state of Hawaii that collects, warehouses and distributes mass quantities of both perishable and non-perishable food to 250 member agencies as well as food banks on the Big Island, Maui and Kauai. The Hawaii Foodbank forms a vital link between the food donors and our member agencies by providing services in collecting, sorting, salvaging and distributing food. The Hawaii Foodbank also supports its member agencies through financial and educational assistance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 836-3600 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
Calvary Assembly of God - Food for Families
Phone: (808) 841-4059
Address: 961 Io Ln, Honolulu, HI 96817. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The third Friday of every month, HRC hosts "Food for Families," a monthly food distribution where our neighbors in need receive large boxes of groceries for their families. Registration runs from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. A special evangelistic service starts at 2:00PM, right before the distribution of food which begins at 3:00PM. We currently distribute food to around 300 families per month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 841-4059 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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- Honolulu
IHS Meal Program at Women's and Families Shelter - Kaâaahi
Phone: (808) 447-2904
Address: 546 Kaaahi St, Honolulu, HI 96817. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The IHS Meal Program serves 3 hot meals a day – breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Meal Program utilizes numerous volunteers to provide this service, and works very closely with the Hawaii Foodbank to obtain adequate ingredients for each meal. Breakfast is served at 7am, Lunch is served at 12pm, Dinner is served at 5:15 pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 447-2904 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
River of Life Mission
Phone: (808) 524-7656
Address: 101 N Pauahi St, Honolulu, HI 96817. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Each day hundreds of needy people receive help at the Mission. People from all walks of life come through the doors: the homeless, the elderly, and the addicted. Add to the mix those who are mentally ill, the forgotten veteran, the disabled individual, families with children, the aging prostitute and those recently released from prison. They come to receive meals, showers, clothing, spiritual help, or assistance from a social worker. Some come simply to use the bathroom or to take a shower. Many are lost and invisible people who somehow slipped through the cracks. We call them our guests and we extend our hearts and hands to them. We offer hope, encouragement and practical assistance to needy people. They are blessed to receive clothing, household items, bedding, hygienic products, and a home cooked meal. There is no charge for our services. The Mission distributes canned food for many hungry families on limited income. Homeless people do not receive food boxes since they can eat 3 meals daily at the mission. The food boxes are for low income non homeless elderly, handicapped or families with children
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 524-7656 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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- Honolulu
HUGS - Kokua Kupboard
Phone: (808) 732-4846
Address: 3636 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Since 1985, HUGS has accessed the Hawaii Foodbank as well as solicited assistance with donations from the community in order to provide food to needy HUGS families.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 732-4846 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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- Honolulu
Honolulu Community Action Program - Kalihi-Palama District Service Center (Emergency Food Pantry)
Phone: (808) 847-0804
Address: 1555 Haka Dr Unit 2408, Honolulu, HI 96817. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Emergency Food Pantry: Provides food items to families of Kamehameha, Kaahumanu, Mayor Wrights, Kalihi Valley, KPT homes and the surrounding community: Food pantry services - 1 complete meal per family once a quarter. Tuesdays thru Thursdays from 10am to 3pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 847-0804 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
Life Foundation - Emergency Food Pantry
Phone: (808) 521-2437
Address: 677 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 226, Honolulu, HI 96813. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Life Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV and to assisting people who are living with HIV and AIDS. Life Foundation provides emergency food pantry request for clients in need. Please note that items are limited to what is available in the emergency food pantry. Food pantry assisstance is limited to once a month per client.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 521-2437 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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- Honolulu
The Parish of St. Clement - Food Distribution & Lunch Ministry
Phone: (808) 955-7745
Address: 1515 Wilder Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Distribution: A ministry to provide food to people in our community when their supplies may be running short, this is offered the third Saturday of each month. Canned goods are donated by parishioners, supplemented by purchases from the Food Bank and Costco. We also provide a simple meal, cooked in the parish house, for guests and workers. Help is always needed with bagging and distributing the food on third Saturday mornings starting about 10:30. Food distribution is from 11:30 to 12:30. Food Distribution Lunch: A simply, healthy, hot lunch is prepared for Food Distribution guests and volunteers each month. The meal is prepared that morning, beginning about 9:30, and served prior to distributing the food bags. You are welcome to join us in serving our neighbors. Food is also given out during the week to anyone who needs it.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 955-7745 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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- Honolulu
Waikiki Community Center - Emergency Food Pantry
Phone: (808) 923-1802
Address: 310 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Amidst the luxury and wealth of Waikiki, you’ll find many older residents, young families, and homeless individuals struggling to make ends meet on a daily basis. Many are in need of food to sustain themselves. WCC provides nonperishable food to over 800 individuals and families each year through its Emergency Food Pantry. The pantry is stocked through the generosity of neighborhood community groups, schools and businesses. Referrals are made to community resources if additional services are need. The Food Pantry is open Tuesday 1pm - 2:45 pm. Photo ID and proof of need is required.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 923-1802 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
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- Honolulu
IHS Meal Program at Men's Shelter - Sumner
Phone: (808) 447-2904
Address: 350 Sumner St, Honolulu, HI 96817. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The IHS Meal Program serves 3 hot meals a day – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – at both shelters 7 days a week. The Meal Program utilizes numerous volunteers to provide this service, and works very closely with the Hawaii Foodbank to obtain adequate ingredients for each meal. Breakfast is served at 7am, Lunch is served at 12pm, Dinner is served at 6pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (808) 447-2904 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Honolulu
Help Residents of Counties:
- Honolulu
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Honolulu, Hawaii distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Honolulu, Hawaii to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Honolulu, Hawaii have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Honolulu, Hawaii may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Honolulu, Hawaii appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Honolulu, Hawaii, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Honolulu, Hawaii may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Honolulu, Hawaii whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.