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SENIOR RESOURCES

FOOD RESOURCES

Federal Food Assistance

List of federal food assistance programs and requirements

Website: Office of Community Services (OCS) | Federal Food Assistance Programs (hawaii.gov)

Hawaii Foodbank 

Phone: (808) 836-3600

For food assistance in your area, Call: 221

For information on senior programs, Call: (808) 954-7889

LOCATION: 2611 Kilihau St. Honolulu 96819

Website: www.hawaiifoodbank.org

Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)

Phone: (808) 521-4531

Federal surplus food distribution for qualified individuals with low income. Call to find closest district.

Website: www.hcapweb.org

Alu Like, Inc.

Phone: (808) 535-6700

Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna Project

Group dinning and home delivered meals for Native Hawaiian Elders, including limited transportation 

LOCATION: 2969 Mapunapuna Pl. #200 Honolulu 96819

Website: www.alulike.org

Arcadia Home Health Services 

Phone: (808) 983-5900

Home-delivered meals Monday-Friday

LOCATION: Lower Nuuanu to Hawaii Kai

1660 S. Beretania St. Suite 101 Honolulu 96826

Website: www.arcadia.org

Hawaii Meals on Wheels

Phone: (808) 988-6747

Home-delivered hot meals in Honolulu, Aiea, Pearl City, Waipahu, Ewa, Mililani, Kaneohe, Kailua, and Waimanalo

Website: www.hmow.org

Keiki to Kupuna 

Phone: (808) 677-0067

Home-delivered frozen meals

LOCATION: 94-252 Pupuole St. Waipahu 96797

Website: www.keikitokupuna.org

Lanakila Meals on Wheels

Phone: (808) 531-0555

Home-delivered meals island-wide

LOCATION: 1809 Bachelot St. Honolulu 96817

Website: www.lanakilapacific.org

Lunalilo Meal Service​ 

Phone: (808) 395-1000

Meals delivered in East Oahu area and available for pick up. Hot lunches and chilled meals for dinner/weekend available

LOCATION: 501 Kehauluohi St. Honolulu 96825

Mom's Meals 

Phone: 1-(877) 508-6667

Chilled meals delivered to your home

Website: www.momsmeal.com

Palolo Chinese Home

Phone: (808) 737-2555, ext. 803 or 801

Hot lunch and/or dinner delivered in Palolo and nearby areas. Convenient frozen meals also available for delivery and pick-up.

LOCATION: 2459 10th Ave. Honolulu 96816

Website: www.palolohome.org

Boxed Food
Takeaway Meals
Volunteers Packing Food

HOUSING RESOURCES

Household Goods:

Helping Hands Hawaii

Phone: (808) 440-3800

Community Clearinghouse

Phone: (808) 536-7234

2100 N. Nimitz Hwy. Honolulu 96819

www.helpinghandshawaii.org

  • Contact to donate items

  • To receive items, ask a social service agency to apply on your behalf.

Kaumakapili Church Free Store

Phone: (808) 845-0908

766 N. King St. Honolulu 96817

www.kaumakapili.org

  • Clothes and household items for individuals in need

  • Donations accepted

  • Call for hours

Homelessness & Shelters:

Many programs have specific eligibility criteria. For more info and a list of updated shelters, visit humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/home/hp

 

Waianae Community Outreach 

Phone: (808) 696-5667

PO Box 1912, Waianae, HI 96792

Institute for Human Services (IHS):

Women's Shelter (808) 447-2900

546 Kaahi St. Honolulu 96817

Men's Shelter (808) 447-2800

350 Summer St. Honolulu 96817

www.ihshawaii.org

Next Step Shelter - Waikiki Health 

Phone: (808)585-8800

Pier 1, Honolulu 96813

waikikihc.org/locations/nextstep

Nursing Facilities:

Below you will find a listing of Nursing Facilities that provides both Long-term (chronic conditions) and Short-term (rehab) care for you or your loved one.

Concerns about quality of care provided may be discussed with

Long Term Care Ombudsman at (808) 586-0100.

Complaints for improper hospital or nursing home discharge procedures may be reported to

Office of Health Care Assurance at (808)692-7420.

Check ratings of Nursing Homes online: www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html

15 Craigside 

Phone: (808) 523-7000

15 Craigside Pl. Honolulu 96817

www.arcadia.org

Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre 

Phone: (808) 247-2220

45-545 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 96744

www.alohanursing.com

Ann Pearl Nursing Facility 

Phone: (808) 247-8558

45-181 Waikalua Rd. Kaneohe 96744

www.annpearlnursing.com

Arcadia Retirement Residence 

Phone: (808) 941-0941

1434 Punahou St. Honolulu 96822

www.arcadia.org

Avalon Care Center - Honolulu LCC 

Phone: (808) 847-4834

1930 Kamehameha IV Rd. Honolulu 96819

www.avalonhci.com

The Care Center of Honolulu 

Phone: (808) 531-5302

1900 Bachelot St. Honolulu 96817

www.ccoh.us

The Clarence T.C. Ching Villas at St. Francis 

Phone: (808) 524-6000

2230 Liliha St. Honolulu 96817

www.thevillashawaii.com

Hale Ho Aloha 

Phone: (808) 524-1955

2670 Pacific Heights Rd. Honolulu 96813

www.halehoaloha.com

Hale Malamalama 

Phone: (808) 396-0537

6163 Summer St. Honolulu 96822

www.halemalamalamanursing.com

Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 

Phone: (808) 537-3371

1677 Pensacola St. Honolulu 96822

www.avalonhci.com

Hale Ola Kino at One Kalakaua 

Phone: (808) 983-4444

1314 Kalakaua Ave. 2nd Floor Honolulu 96744

www.haleolakino.com

H. & J. Weinberg Care Center at Pohai Nani 

Phone: (808) 247-6211

45-090 Namoku St. Kaneohe 96744

www.pohainani.org

Hiolani Care Center at Kahala Nui 

Phone: (808) 218-7200

45-090 Malia St. Honolulu 96821

www.kahalanui.com

Ka Punawai Ola 

Phone: (808) 674-9262

91-575 Farrington Hwy. Kapolei 96707

www.kapunawaiola.com

Kahuku Medical Center 

Phone: (808) 293-9221

56-117 Pualalea St. Kahuku 96731

www.kahuku.hhsc.org

Kalakaua Gardens, LCC 

Phone: (808) 518-2273

1723 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu 96826

www.kalakauagardens.com

Kuakini Geriatric Care 

Phone: (808) 536-2236

347 N. Kuakini St. Honolulu 96817

www.kuakini.org

Leahi Hospital & Nursing Home 

Phone: (808) 733-8000

3675 Kilauea Ave. Honolulu 96816

www.leahi.hhsc.org

Liliha Healthcare Center 

Phone: (808) 537-9557

1814 Liliha St. Honolulu 96917

Maluhia Hospital & Nursing Home 

Phone: (808) 832-5874

1027 Hala Dr. Honolulu 96817

www.maluahia.hhsc.org

Manoa Cottage Kaimuki 

Phone: (808) 426-7850

748 Olokele Ave. Honolulu 96816

manoacottage.com

 

Nuuanu Hale 

Phone: (808) 595-6311

2900 Pali Hwy. Honolulu 96817

Oahu Care Facility 

Phone: (808) 687-3300

1808 S. Beretania St. Honolulu 96826

oahucarefacility.com

Palolo Chinese Home 

Phone: (808) 737-2555

2459 10th Ave. Honolulu 96816

www.palolohome.org

Pearl City Nursing Home 

Phone: (808) 687-3200

919 Lehua Ave. Pearl City 97682

pearlcitynursinghome.com

Pu'uwai 'O Makaha 

Phone: (808) 695-9508

84-390 Jade St. Waianae 96792

www.ohanapacific.com

Wahiawa General Hospital Nursing & Rehab 

Phone: (808) 621-8411

128 Lehua St. Wahiawa 96786-2036

www.wahiawageneral.org

FINANCIAL HELP

Financial Assistance:

For assistance with Financial aid and/or Food Stamps. Benefits are based on eligibility.

Benefit, Employment & Support Services Division

Department of Human Services - Welfare & Food Stamp programs.

 

Public Assistance Information Line 

For eligibility information and application locations

 

Main Number 1(855) 643-1643

Website: www.hawaii.gov/dhs

Med-QUEST Division

Department of Human Services

Medical Assistance for eligible persons

Applications also available online

 

LOCATIONS

Honolulu (808) 587-3521

801 Dillingham Blvd. 3rd Floor

 

Kapolei (808) 692-7364

601 Kamokila Blvd. Room 415

Website: medquest.hawaii.gov

Medical form with stethoscope

Temporary Financial Aid:

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Helping Hands

Catholic Charities Hawaii 

Call the Helpline for assistance

Phone: (808) 521-HELP or (808) 521-4357

Website: www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Domestic Violence Action Center 

For victims of intimate partner abuse

Phone: (808) 531-3771

Website: www.domesticviolenceactioncenter.org

LOCATION

P.O. Box 3198 Honolulu 96801

 

Jewish Community Services 

Provides counseling, referrals, and resources for the Jewish community

Phone: (808) 258-7121

LOCATION

2550 Pali Hwy. Honolulu 96817

Kealahou West Oahu 

Services for persons experiencing homelessness

Phone: (808) 696-5667

LOCATION

P.O. Box 1912

87-132 Farrington Hwy. Waianae, HI 96792

Salvation Army 

Provides Rental Assistance for persons facing eviction or homelessness, food pantry and clothing voucher

 

Phone: (808)841-5565

LOCATION

296 N. Vineyard Blvd Honolulu 96819

Website: www.salvationarmyhawaii.org

Utility Assistance:

Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) 

Subsidies for electric bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  Applications accepted only once a year

Phone: (808)521-4531

Website: www.hcapweb.org

Lifeline - Federal Telephone Subsidy 

For qualified individuals. Visit the link below for list of other participating companies

Website: www.lifelinesupport.org

Website: cca.hawaii.gov/dca/telecommunications/lifeline

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FAMILY SUPPORT

Caregiver Education:

Alzheimer's Association 

Phone: (808) 591-2771

1130 N Nimitz Hwy, suite A-265 96817

www.alz.org/hawaii

  • Classes, orientation, and information for caregivers of dementia patients

 

Elderly Affairs Division - Senior Helpline 

Phone: (808) 768-7700

www.elderlyaffairs.com

  • Information, consultation, and referrals for seniors, caregivers, businesses, and physicians

Ohana Caregivers 

www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ohanacaregivers

  • Web-based information and resources for family caregivers

Case Management:

Majority of case managers provide specific assistance in certain situations such as homelessness or planning hospital discharge. They may work for agencies that only help a certain demographic, this may include frail elders, at-risk youth, or developmental disabilities. They may also assist with specific tasks, such as in-home care coordination or facility placement. Case managers who help coordinate care for frail or disabled elderly develop care plans based on individual needs. They may also assist with service delivery, finding resources, and/or monitoring progress. 

Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center

Phone: (808) 521-2437

  • Case management & support services for people with:

    • HIV/AIDS​

    • Smoking Cessation Program

    • HIV/AIDS testing

    • Wound care

    • Syringe exchange

    • Hepatitis Care

    • Transgender Services

    • Referral Program to divert low-level offenders into social services

677 Ala Moana Blvd. #226 Honolulu 96813

www.hhhrc.org

Ho'okele Health Navigators 

Phone: (808) 457-1655

  • Provides assessment, planning, coordination of community resources & monitoring 

820 Mililani St. #711 Honolulu 96813

www.hookelehealth.com

Ke Ola Mamo 

Phone: (808) 848-8000

  • Native Hawaiian Health Care System

  • Island-wide services for Native Hawaiians

1505 Dillingham Blvd. Suite 205 Honolulu 96817

www.keolamamo.org

Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services 

Phone: (808) 848-0977

  • Case management for frail elderly in Kalihi Valley

KKV Elder Center 1846 Gulick Ave. Honolulu 96819

www.kkv.net

Senior Portrait

Emergency Alert System:

Lifeline Fire & Security 

Phone: (808) 548-5433

  • Providing home and business security systems across Hawaii

2045 Lauwiliwili St. Suite 901 Kapolei, HI 96707

www.lifeline-hawaii.com

Connect America (formally Tunstall Hawaii) 

Phone: (808) 721-1201

  • Medical Alert, medication dispensing system monitoring, and Auto Alert fall detector 

  • State wide serivce

98-030 Hekaha St. Ste. #4, Aiea 96701

www.connectamerica.com

Support Groups:

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Phone: (808) 946-1438

  • Call or check online for meeting locations and times

www.oahucentraloffice.com

Alzheimer's Association 

Phone: 1(800) 272-3900

1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. Suite A-265 Honolulu 96817

www.alz.org/hawaii

American Diabetes Association - Hawaii 

Phone: (808) 947-5979

  • National Call Center 1(800)342-2383

900 Ft. St. Mall #940 Honolulu 96813

www.diabetes.org/hawaii

American Heart Association & Stroke Association 

Phone: (808) 337-6630​

  • Mended Hearts and Stroke Support groups

677 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 600 Honolulu 96813

www.americanheart.org

American Lung Association of Hawaii 

Phone: (808) 537-5966

  • Support group for people with lung disease

  • Every 4th Thursday/month at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

810 Richards St. Suite 750 Honolulu 96813

www.ala-hawaii.org

Castle Medical Center - Wellness Center 

Phone: (808) 263-5500

  • Live Well Tobacco Free program

642 Ulukahiki St. Kailua 96734

www.castlemed.org

Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii 

Phone: (808) 528-3058

  • Support groups for people with Epilepsy and their caregivers

  • toll free: 1(866)528-3058

200 N. Vineyard Blvd. Suite B259 Honolulu 96817

www.EpilepsyHawaii.org

Hina Mauka 

Phone: (808) 236-2600

  • Drug and alcohol treatment services

45-845 Pookela St. Kaneohe 96744

www.hinamauka.org

Kuakini Medical Center - Education Services Dept. 

Phone: (808) 547-9562

  • "Us Too!" Prostate Cancer Support Group

  • Breast Cancer Education & Support Group 

347 N. Kuakini St. Honolulu 96817

www.kuakini.org

Hawaii Parkinson Association 

Phone: (808) 219-8874

P.O. Box 1312 Kailua 96734

www.parkinsonhawaii.org

Muscular Dystrophy Association - Hawaii 

Phone: (808) 593-4454

1221 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 220 Honolulu 96814

www.mda.org

National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii 

Phone: (808) 593-1515

1314 King St. Suite 1555 Honolulu 96814

www.kidneyhi.org

Overeaters Anonymous 

Phone: (505) 891-2664

  • Call for a meeting near you

Support Groups - Caregivers Only:

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Castle Caregiver Support Group 

Phone: (808) 263-5400

  • For caregivers, friends, and family

  • Meets monthly

Hale Hauoli Hawaii - Caregivers Support Group 

Phone: (808) 292-4665

  • Open to all

  • Meets first Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Respite is available on location during the meeting at no cost

  • (Adult Day level care only)

98-1247 Kaahumanu St Suite 207 Aiea 96701

www.halehauolihawaii.org

Kokua Kalihi Valley Elderly Services 

Phone: (808) 848-0977

  • Caregiver Support Groups

www.kkv.net

Caregiver Foundation Support Groups 

Phone: (808) 625-3782

  • Various sites

www.thecaregiverfoundation.org

Project Dana 

Phone: (808) 945-3736

  • Caring for the Caregiver Support Group

www.projectdana.org

VA Caregivers Support Group 

Phone: (808) 433-7646

  • Support group held once a month

459 Patterson Rd. Honolulu 96819

Windward Seniors Day Care - CG Support Group 

Phone: (808) 261-4947

  • Open to all

  • Meets second Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

  • Respite is available on location during the meeting at no cost

  • (Adult Day level of care only)

77 N. Kainalu Dr. Kailua 96734

www.windwardseniordaycenter.org

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Medical & Dental Clinics:

Ask your health insurance provider or primary care provider for referrals.

Aloha Medical Mission - Dental Clinic 

Phone: (808) 847-3400

  • Serves the uninsured

  • Call for an appointment

810 N. Vineyard Blvd. Honolulu 96817

www.alohamedicalmission.org

Dept. of Health - Lanakila Health Center 

Phone: (808) 832-5710​

  • Dental Clinics (priority to Medicaid eligible persons) 

810 N. Vineyard Blvd. Honolulu 968

www.health.hawaii.gov

Kalihi Palama Health Center 

Phone: (808) 845-8578

  • Dental (808) 845-0686

  • Optometry (808) 792-5599

  • Behavioral Health (808) 841-7981

915 N. King St. Honolulu 96817

www.kphc.org

Kokua Kalihi Valley 

  • Comprehensive Family Services Geriatric Medicine

  • Consultation & Dental services for residents of Kalihi Valley

Main Clinic

Phone: (808) 791-9400

2239 N. School St. Honolulu 96819

KKV Elder Center

Phone: (808) 848-0977

1848 Gulick Ave. Honolulu 96819

Koolauloa Community 

  • Health & Wellness Center

Hauula 

Phone: (808) 293-9216

54-316 Kamehameha Hwy. Hauula 96717

Kahuku 

Phone: (808) 293-9231

56-119 Pualalea St. Kahuku 96731

www.koolauchc.org

Queen Emma Clinics

1301 Punchbowl St. Honolulu 96813

Adult Medicine 

Phone: (808) 691-4970

Home Nurse Examining Patient

Queen's Medical Center Dental Clinic 

Phone: (808) 691-4292

www.queens.org

 

Queen's Medical Center

  • Geriatric Services (808) 691-8877

550 S. Beretania St. #601 Honolulu 96813

University of Hawaii at Manoa Dental Hygiene Clinic 

Phone: (808) 956-8229

  • Basic dental hygiene services available at a reduced cost

2445 Campus Rd. Hemenway Hall Room 200 Honolulu 96822

nursing.hawaii.edu/dental-hygiene-clinic

Waikiki Health Center 

Phone: (808) 922-4787

935 Makahiki Way Honolulu 96826

www.waikikihc.org

Waimanalo Health Center 

Phone: (808) 259-7948

41-1347 Kalanianaole Hwy. Waimanalo 96795

www.waimanalohc.org

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