Community Distributions

Everyone deserves access to healthy food. We are committed to providing food for anyone in need, no matter their age, income, or life circumstances. With help from our partners, we host pop-up community food distributions at various locations throughout the West Side of Oʻahu.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There are no eligibility requirements to receive food at a community food distribution. People hoping to receive food must register before the event and have a pick-up code.

  • Registration for upcoming distributions will open a few days before the event. The link will be shared on our social media channels and ElepaioServices.org/Community-Distributions.

  • Yes. A person can pick up food for multiple households if they have the household’s pickup code and a form of ID for the person registered. (A photo of the ID will suffice.)  

    Each vehicle can pick up for five households at once. If they are picking up for more than five households, they must return to the back of the line.

  • We have a limited supply of food, and we want to ensure that those who registered receive food first. If we have supplies left, we will welcome those who did not register to the distribution. Check our social media for updates.

  • We accept walk-ups. People walking up must still register.

Questions?

Email pantries@wcchc.com or call (808)697-3709.

What to expect at a community food distribution

Register for the event

We require people to register to receive food at a pop-up food distribution. We will announce and open registration a few days before the event. Spots fill up quickly, so make sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible. To hear about upcoming food distributions, follow us on social media or check our website.  

After registering online, you will receive a pick-up code for each household. Make sure to bring your pick-up code and a form of ID with the name of each person registered. (A photo of the ID will also suffice.)

Food distribution pickup

Upon arrival, a volunteer will greet you at your car window and ask for your pick-up code(s) and ID(s).

After checking you in, the volunteer will write your total number of pick-up codes on a paper and place it on your windshield. Wait until a volunteer signals you to drive forward to our food tent. Volunteers will open your vehicle to load the food into your car. Make sure your vehicle has enough space for about 100 pounds of food.