How to Help Those Impacted by Lala

Tropical Storm Lala, which strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as it approached Hawaiʻi Island before weakening to a tropical storm, ripped roofs off homes, destroyed businesses, flooded roadways and damaged cemeteries.

Nonprofits and residents quickly sprang into action to support neighbors and communities, especially hard-hit areas like Kaʻū on Hawaiʻi Island.

The road to recovery is only starting, and our neighbors, family businesses, local farmers and communities in Hawaiʻi need support. These are just a few ways to donate to help recovery efforts across the Islands.

• Hawaiʻi Community Foundation: Operates the Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund, which supports statewide disaster relief across the Islands and emergency-related preparedness, recovery, mitigation and resilience.
• Hawaiʻi Mutual Aid: Provides direct aid for ʻohana across Hawaiʻi affected by natural disasters. Currently serving those impacted by Lala.
• Vibrant Hawaiʻi: This Hilo-based nonprofit provides relief to those impacted on Hawaiʻi Island, including water distribution.
• O Kaʻū Kākou: A Pāhala-based organization providing resources and services across Kaʻū. 
• ‘Iewe Hānau o ka ‘Āina: A Nāʻālehu-based organization in Kaʻū currently focused on support Lala recovery efforts. 
• The Food Basket: Delivers food to those in need across Hawaiʻi Island. 
• HOPE Services Hawaiʻi: Helps people on Hawaiʻi Island who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 
• Hawaiʻi Foodbank: Serves hungry families, including those affected by Tropical Storm Lala. 
• American Red Cross: Operates shelters and helps with damage assessment. 
• The Lāhui Foundation: Provides food, water and assistance to those impacted by Lala across the Islands. 
• Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Foundation: Serves farmers, ranchers and fishers affected by the storm. 

Volunteer to Help Those Impacted by Lala 

• Hawaiʻi Island United Way: Supports those impacted by Lala by operating an emergency line and more.
• The Food Basket: Provides food to people in need.
• American Red Cross: Operates shelters and assembles disaster-response teams.
• The Lāhui Foundation: Provides food, water and assistance to those across the Islands.