Kahului – Volunteers and essential supplies urgently needed. In response to the recent flooding that has impacted families across Molokai, a coalition of community organizations is coming together to launch a large-scale donation drive to support recovery efforts.

The donation drive will take place on Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. at the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot next to Burger King. Community members are encouraged to drop off much-needed supplies and volunteer their time to help collect, sort, organize, prepare, loading donations and supporting logistics for transport to Molokai.

This effort is being led in partnership with the Hawaiian Council, Lahaina Strong, Hawaii Longshore Division, and Kākoo Haleakalā — all working together to ensure that aid reaches families in urgent need.

“Our Molokai ʻohana needs us right now,” said organizers. “This is a time for our community to come together, show up, and provide the basic resources families need to begin rebuilding.”

Supplies needed:

• Storage bins, containers, and coolers

• Shovels and tools

• Carpentry tools

• Non-perishable food items

• Cleaning supplies

• Rubber boots and work gloves

• Air mattresses

• Wet/dry vacuums

• Squeegee mops

• First aid kits

• Diapers and baby formula

• Tarps

• Heavy-duty trash bags

• Lumber

All donated items will be transported directly to the Molokai Care Hui to assist families with immediate cleanup, safety, and basic living needs.

This is a critical moment for the community to step up and support Molokai families as they recover from this devastating event.

For more information or to get involved, please contact Tiare Lawrence of Kāko’o Haleakalā at (808) 276-7685 or email tiarelawrence@gmail.com.