1. Start by Planning Together

• Gather your ‘ohana for a brainstorming session. Discuss why helping wildfire survivors matters and how you can contribute as a team.
• Assign roles and responsibilities. Let everyone play a part in organizing, promoting, and executing the drive.

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2. Define Your Drive’s Purpose

• Clearly outline the goals and the items needed for donation. Focus on essentials like non-perishable food items, clothing, toys, and household necessities.

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3. Spread the Word

• Utilize social media, community bulletin boards, and local newsletters to announce your drive. Craft a clear message detailing the purpose, collection points, and required items.
• Encourage your family members to share the drive’s information with their friends, colleagues, and social networks.

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4. Set Up Collection Points

• Identify strategic locations within your community where people can easily drop off donations. Ensure these spots are easily accessible and well-publicized.
• Create visually appealing donation boxes or areas at these locations to attract attention and encourage contributions.

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5. Host a Donation Drive Event

• Plan an event to kick off or conclude the donation drive. Organize a gathering where families can bring their donations and enjoy refreshments, music, and activities.
• Consider incorporating a gratitude corner for people to write notes of encouragement to wildfire survivors.

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6. Engage the Youth and Schools

• Collaborate with local schools and youth organizations to involve children and teens in the drive. Organize donation competitions or projects to encourage participation.

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7. Seek Community Support

• Reach out to local businesses, religious organizations, and community groups for support. Ask if they can host donation boxes or contribute resources to the drive.

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8. Volunteer Together

• Dedicate a day for your ‘ohana to volunteer at donation collection points or sorting centers. Show your children the value of giving back through hands-on involvement.

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9. Deliver Donations with Care

• Coordinate with recognized relief organizations or shelters to ensure your donations reach the wildfire survivors efficiently and effectively. A great place to start is the MauiNuiStrong.info website for a list of Drop-Off Donation Centers.
• Consider organizing a family trip to deliver the donations and witness the impact of your collective efforts.

‍If you are out-of-state or any donations coming outside of Maui please use the below address:‍

To receive out-of-state or off-island donations. Please complete the County’s official “Maui Wildfire Relief Shipment Donation Form,” Fill out the donation form here to let us know what you are sending.

• Maui Relief Storage
  Facility Attn: Malia Masoe
  200 Keawe Street
  Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

If you are on Maui:

If you are on Maui, you can drop off donations at the old Safeway located at170 E Kamehameha Avenue in Kahului, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or you can visit our site for all Drop off locations.

• Monday, 9am-3pm
• Tuesday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Wednesday, CLOSED
• Thursday, 12:30pm-5pm
• Friday, 9am-3pm
• Saturday, 8:30am-1:30pm
• Sunday, CLOSED

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By organizing a community drive with your ‘ohana, you're not just providing essential items – you're fostering a sense of unity and empathy within your community. Every effort, no matter how small, contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by the wildfires. Mahalo!