Together, let’s build a hunger-free Maui

Help us provide safe and nutritious food to anyone in Maui County who is at risk of going hungry.

Did you know?

1 out of 4 Keiki are at risk of going hungry

Of those who benefit from the Maui food Bank—65% have an income below the official poverty guidelines. 37% are working households. Almost 50% of the people we serve are single moms, and one in four children in Maui County is currently at risk of going hungry. This is a 62% increase in the last decade.
Ways to Give

Here are ways to donate

The mission of the Maui Food Bank is to end hunger in Maui County. Here are ways you can help us fulfill that mission:

Donate online

Your online donation helps Maui Food Bank provide food and support to those facing hunger in Maui County.

Donate food

The Maui Food Bank accepts non-perishable food items, canned goods, refrigerated items, frozen foods, and fresh produce. We ensure all food collected is of high quality, safe, and nutritious.

More ways to give

You can donate by phone, online, mail, stock transfers, ACH wire, and legacy gifts.

Need food now?

Please download our food distribution list to find nearby locations where you can access food.

More Ways to Help

Here are ways to Get Involved

At Maui Food Bank, we envision a future where everyone has access to safe and healthy food, and we are a steadfast partner in ensuring food security for our island communities. Here are ways you can help us fulfill that vision:

Start a Food Drive

You can help the hungry in Maui County by holding a food drive at your business, school, place of worship, community service club, or in your neighborhood.

Hold a Virtual Food Drive

You can help the hungry in Maui County by holding a virtual food drive.

Volunteer

We rely on the generosity and Aloha spirit of volunteers to help us fulfill our mission to help the hungry.

Our Impact in Numbers

Month of June 2026

Pounds of Food Distributed

Volunteer Hours Served

The State of

Food Insecurity in Hawaiʻi

The State of Food Insecurity in Hawaiʻi 2024–2025 is a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing food insecurity crisis across the islands. Now in its second year, the report provides updated statewide and county-level estimates and highlights significant challenges facing local families as the cost of living continues to outpace wages. Overall, the findings suggest that, at 32%, food insecurity in Hawaiʻi continues to be a significant issue that requires targeted, collaborative and comprehensive solutions from all of us in the community.

Maui Food Bank

Our Mission

Maui Food Bank is here to ensure that no one in Maui County goes hungry. We fulfill our mission with compassion, integrity and aloha.

How we help

To make the best possible use of resources, the Maui Food Bank has developed a unique system of 124 partnering agencies. This collaborative network approach makes it possible for the food bank to operate a comprehensive and efficient, community-wide food distribution program on a surprisingly cost-effective basis.

Our History

Maui Food Bank was incorporated as a non-profit in 1994. We have continuously and consistently expanded food banking services for the residents of Maui County. Maui Food Bank is the only nonprofit in Maui County that collects, warehouses and distributes mass quantities of perishable and nonperishable food items to those in need.

Over 7.6M pounds

of food distributed each year

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