The extent of Hurricane Lowell’s toll has yet to be determined after the storm narrowly avoided Niʻihau and Kaua‘i on Labor Day — the beginning of a long road to recovery. For some, the damage felt “like a war scene” as people began to clean up, putting their homes and communities back together. Lowell’s wrath was felt beyond Kauaʻi, too.

If you’re looking to lend a hand to these early recovery efforts, local organizations are seeking donations and volunteers as they mobilize to provide resources on the ground.

Donate Money

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• Mālama Kauaʻi: All donations through Friday will benefit those whose homes or farms were affected.
• Hawaiʻi Community Foundation: Operates a Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund for disaster relief across the islands.
• Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank: Founded after Hurricane ʻIniki, providing food to Kauaʻi.
• Hawaiʻi Foodbank: Providing food to families with warehouses on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.
• Aloha United Way: Partnering with Airbnb to serve displaced families across Hawaiʻi.
• The Lāhui Foundation: Provides food, water and assistance to storm victims across the islands.
• Hawaiian Council: Operates a Kākoʻo Mai fund for disaster recovery.
• The Salvation Army: Serving meals and providing supplies to affected families.
• American Red Cross: Providing shelters and other resources to Hawaiʻi disaster victims.

Donate Items

• Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank: Accepting food weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Nāwiliwili warehouse (3285 Wa‘apa Road).
• Hawaiʻi Foodbank: Accepting food weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its warehouses in Līhuʻe (4241 Hanahao Place, Ste. 101) on Kaua‘i and Māpunapuna (2611 Kilihau St.) on Oʻahu.

Volunteer To Help Victims

• Mālama Kauaʻi: Seeking volunteers for cleanup efforts.
• Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank: Accepting volunteer applications for events and warehouse work.
• American Red Cross: Operates shelters and assembles disaster response teams.

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