How to Help in Response to Puna Lava Flow 2018

Below are some options for helping in this difficult time. Many groups and individuals are working to help those displaced by the lava flow.
 

FOOD & WATER

The Food Basket is accepting donations of water, food, supplies and money for the people in Puna affected by the recent volcanic activity. https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/
Hilo Warehouse: 40 Holomua St., Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 933-6030
Kona  Warehouse: 73-4161 Ulu Wini Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 322-1418

VOLUNTEER

Pu’uhonua o Puna, from their Facebook, “Pu’uhonua o Puna was founded as a place of refuge and comfort for those displaced by the May 2018 lava eruptions. Our volunteer hui has set up an info and supply hub in Pāhoa to help those affected. Efforts are 100% community driven and funded.” Visit their Facebook for a volunteer sign-up and to learn more about their efforts.  https://www.facebook.com/puuhonuaopuna/
 
 

MONETARY DONATIONS

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF), together with Anderson-Beck Fund, Jack’s Fund and the Darrin & Darien Gee Family Fund, have established the Hawai‘i Island Volcano Recovery Fund to assist with recovery efforts in support of Hawai‘i Island communities affected by the
Civil Defense Messages and Alerts,  http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Daily Update,  https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html

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