Kona Low Storm Disaster Relief — 2026
⚠ May 12, 2026 update
The Salvation Army is providing disaster case management support.
Beginning April 12, The Salvation Army has joined Hawaiian Council and other service providers at the Old Waialua Courthouse. See below for hours.
Job opportunities
We are expanding our team to meet the needs of the community through disaster recovery. See our Job Opportunities page for positions available.
Financial Assistance
Our financial assistance program is currently at capacity. We are grateful for the trust so many families have placed in us, and we want to be transparent that we are unable to take new applications at this time.
If you contacted us before April 7 by phone, email, or in-person at the Waialua community assistance center, a member of our team will be reaching out to you to schedule an appointment. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
We are here for our community.
Kona Low Storms 1 and 2 in March followed by a series of low-pressure storm systems in April brought record-breaking flash flooding and landslides across O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island — the worst storm systems in 20 years. More than 10,000 residents were evacuated, over 774 homes have been confirmed destroyed, damaged, or affected, and the combined storms caused an estimated $1 billion or more in property damage and nearly $9.4 billion in projected agricultural losses.
During the storms, The Salvation Army mobilized immediately, providing hot meals for sheltering residents and emergency responders. As recovery efforts began, we expanded to provide direct financial assistance, clean-up supplies, laundry and car washing support, and emotional and spiritual care — and we will stay for as long as our neighbors need us.
Need Assistance?
The Salvation Army is participating in coordinated community recovery efforts. If you need assistance as a result of storm-related damages, please contact your local corps:
Waialua Recovery Center (at the Old Waialua Courthouse), coordinated by Hawaiian Council and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
- The Salvation Army is providing disaster case management support. We also have financial assistance available for households who qualify for appliance replacement from PHAD. Please stop by to inquire about services available.
- The Waialua Recovery Center will be open 7 days a week from 10am to 7pm. During opening week, The Salvation Army will have staff on-site:
- Friday, May 15 from 9:30am – 12:30pm
- Wednesday, May 20 from 9am – 5:30pm
- Saturday, May 23 from 10am – 2pm
- Wednesday, May 27 from 9am – 5:30pm
- Saturday, May 30 from 10am – 2pm
- Wednesday, June 3 from 9am – 5:30pm
- Saturday, June 6 from 10am – 2pm
Please email aloha.hawaii@usw.salvationarmy.org or reach out to your local corps for other localized supports:
- Kauluwela Mission Corps (Honolulu): (808) 521-6551
- Kaneohe Corps Community Center (Windward O'ahu): 808-235-1408
- Kroc Center Hawaii (West, Central, and & North Shore): 808-682-5505
Please contact the Kahului Corps: 808-871-6270, ext. 1
- Hilo — please contact Hilo Temple Corps: 808-395-1277
- Kona — please contact Kona Corps: 808-326-2330
- Honoka‘a — please contact Honoka‘a Corps: 808-775-7346
- Līhu‘e — please contact Līhu‘e Corps: 808-245-2571
- Hanapēpē — please contact Hanapēpē Corps: 808-335-5441
Your kōkua at work.
Every dollar donated has gone directly to serving the people of Hawai‘i. Here is what we have accomplished together:
Relief efforts since March 16 · Last updated May 12, 2026
Individuals assisted
Hot meals served
In direct financial assistance
Hours served by officers, staff, and volunteers
Help your neighbors rebuild.
When you give to The Salvation Army’s Kona Low relief fund, your donation goes directly to families across Hawai‘i — your neighbors — who have lost homes, belongings, and livelihoods. Every contribution is an act of aloha.
100% of disaster relief donations stay in Hawai‘i to serve Hawai‘i.
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