Salvation Army provides meals; announces store reopenings

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands announced it has provided 209,252 meals, beverages and snacks to those in need during the first three months of its emergency response efforts for the COVID-19 pandemic (March 16 to June 22). In addition, The Salvation Army has distributed 49,165 food boxes, responded to 18,173 requests for emotional and spiritual care, provided 3,821 clients with financial assistance, and logged 88,381 hours of volunteer, officer, and staff service.

“We are grateful to our communities for their support of those in need across the Pacific during this pandemic,” said Major Jeff Martin, Divisional Leader of The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands. “As our island economies begin to reopen, the need for our services is continuing, as well as the need for monetary donations. Anyone interested in helping, can get more details at Hawaii.SalvationArmy.org. For those in need of help, we also list the food outreach events by island in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan on that site.”

In addition, as the local economies open up, The Salvation Army has begun to reopen portions of its regular operations in the islands per local emergency proclamations and orders, while following CDC guidelines. Here is an update on reopening status on Maui:

≤The Salvation Army Kihei Thrift Store at 35 Halekuai St., Kihei is now open. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

≤ The Salvation Army Lahaina Lighthouse Corps Thrift Store at 131 Shaw St., Lahaina is now open. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Salvation Army has been providing dozens of opportunities for food each week via 14 locations in Hawaii along with locations in Guam and Saipan. In addition, resilience hubs have been established at The Salvation Army Kahului Corps on Maui and at The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii on Oahu to receive donations of PPE and hygiene supplies, as well as bulk food.

Monetary donations to support the efforts can be made at hawaii.salvationarmy.org or call (808) 440-1800.