Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA): 808-270-7285
Maui Nui Strong: County of Maui resource to find or offer support for Maui Wildfire relief
Maui Disaster Response and Recovery Support Form: A number of nonprofit and aid organizations, including Maui Rapid Response, Maui-Mutual-Aid, Maui-strong combining efforts to coordinate and match needs and assistance.
Maui Food Bank: Donations requested include rice, canned meals and protein with pop-tops (no can opener needed), protein and breakfast bars, baby formula and food, diapers, baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste and toothbrushes, toilet paper, and other toiletries.
Maui Humane Society:
Maui Mutual Aid Fund: A local volunteer effort to support displaced and vulnerable residents, including the elderly and those with disabilities.
Maui Economic Opportunity Maui Fires Fund: Collecting donations to help house those displaced by fires.
Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Business Relief Fund: Raising funds to help the business community on Maui and throughout the islands in the aftermath of the wildfires.
Kōkua for Maui: Hawaii Restaurant Association: Collecting donations to provide food, clean water, shelter, and medical supplies for those affected by the fires on Maui.
If you're on the mainland, like me, donating is the most impactful way to help those affected by the wildfires on Maui. Make sure that your money actually makes it to the people you're trying to help by choosing an organization that's well-established (like the United Way or Red Cross) or endorsed by the state or local government (like the ones I've included below). You can also check to find out if your donation is tax deductible and how much of the money you donate will make it to the cause you're supporting.
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