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If you’d like to volunteer with us, getting started is as easy as … one, two, three!

Now, more than ever, people are facing food insecurity and counting on Hawaiʻi Foodbank. Volunteers are one of the most integral pillars of our operational framework, and we need the help of groups and individuals to provide access to food for families, kūpuna, keiki and other individuals who are facing hunger.

Hawaiʻi Foodbank Warehouse
Location

2611 Kilihau St., Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96819

Shift Times and Days

Weekdays
6:30 to 8:30 a.m. (bread inspection)
9 a.m. to Noon
12 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
(Monday – Friday, except holidays and the second Thursday afternoon of each month)

Saturdays
8 to 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m

Description
Help inspect, sort and pack dry food, produce and bread at our warehouse (2611 Kilihau St). This prepares food for distribution to those in need. We can accommodate up to 10 volunteers per shift.
Requirements

Volunteers will be required to stand, lift and bend throughout the duration of the entire shift. The minimum age to volunteer is 8 years old. Those 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.

Senior Food Box (CSFP) 2026 Schedule

Below is the 2026 schedule for Senior Food Box packings (Commodity Supplemental Food Program). All sessions take place on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at our Mapunapuna warehouse, 2611 Kilihau Street. Contact Kimo Brown to reserve a spot for you or your group. Space is limited so early reservations are encouraged.

  • January 24
  • February 28
  • March 28
  • April 25
  • May 16
  • June 20
  • July 18
  • August 15
  • September 26
  • October 24
  • November 21
  • December 19
Food 4 Keiki (F4K) 2026 Schedule

Below is the 2026 schedule for Food 4 Keiki (F4K) packings. All sessions take place on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at our Mapunapuna warehouse, 2611 Kilihau Street. Contact Kimo Brown to reserve a spot for you or your group. Space is limited so early reservations are encouraged.

  • January 10
  • February 7
  • March – No packing, spring break
  • April 11
  • May 2
  • June – No packing, summer break
  • July – No packing, summer break
  • August 1
  • September 12
  • October – No packing, fall break
  • November 7
  • December – No packing, winter break
Holiday Closures

There will be no food distributions or warehouse shifts on these dates:

  • Wednesday, December 24 – HFB Business Holiday
  • Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day
  • Wednesday, December 31 – Quarterly Inventory
  • Wednesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day

Agency Partner Locations: ʻOhana Produce Plus Distributions

Angel Network Charities
Location

5339 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96821

Shift Times and Days
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Available Days: The first and third Thursday of each month
Description
Help pack food and load cars at a drive through distribution.
Requirements
Volunteers will be required to stand, bend and lift throughout the duration of the shift. Volunteers must be 14 years or older to participate. Volunteers 16 and older can volunteer independently, but those 14 to 15 years old must volunteer with an adult.
King's Chapel
Location

549 Halemaumau St., Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96821

Shift Times and Days
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Available Days: The second and fourth Thursday of each month
Description
Help pack food and load cars and assist with traffic control at a drive through distribution.
Requirements
Volunteers will be required to stand, bend and lift throughout the duration of the shift. The number of volunteers needed is 10 to 15. The minimum age to volunteer at this distribution is 13 years old. Those 13 to 15 years old must volunteer with an adult.
Lighthouse Outreach Center
Location

94-230 Leokane St., Waipahu, Hawaiʻi 96797

Shift Times and Days
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Available Days: Fridays
Description
Help pack food and assist with carrying food to cars.
Requirements
Volunteers will be required to stand, bend and lift throughout the duration of the shift. The number of volunteers needed is 10. The minimum age to volunteer at this distribution is 13 years old. Those 13 to 15 years old must volunteer with an adult.

Step One: Pick a Volunteer Opportunity

Step Two: Fill out the Volunteer Application Form

Individual Application

Complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a Hawaiʻi Foodbank volunteer. Separate applications are required per person.

 

Group Volunteer Application

Complete this application form if you’re looking for group volunteer opportunities for three or more people.

 

Food Distribution Application

Complete this application form if you are interested in volunteering with one of our agency partners to assist with food distributions. Separate applications are required per person.

 

Court Mandated Application

This application form is for court mandated volunteers. Complete this application form if you’re performing court mandated community service.

 

Step Three: We'll reach out to you

Volunteer orientation is required for all new warehouse volunteers. If you would like to help out with distributions or are looking to volunteer with a group, we will send you more information about getting scheduled. Once you’ve submitted your volunteer application form, you’ll receive an email from volunteer@hawaiifoodbank.org with further instruction about volunteering.

Nearly 1 in 3 Hawaiʻi households are struggling with food insecurity.

In 34% of households with children, one or more keiki are food insecure.

Questions About Volunteering?

We’re here to help with your volunteer experience, and we want to find the right opportunity for you! For specific inquiries or to submit your volunteer application, contact us by any of the following methods:

Email Address

volunteer@hawaiifoodbank.org

Call

Phone: 808-954-7866
Fax: 808-836-2272

Requirements

Hawaiʻi Foodbank, Attn: Volunteer Program 2611 Kilihau St., Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96819