Covid-19 Resources
If you need help accessing additional food, resources, or anything else that this list doesn’t address please contact us directly for support- Shannon Matson (808)937-3037
LOCAL UPDATES ON COVID-19
https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/- Resource list for businesses to open back up safely:
https://www.rd.hawaiicounty.gov/economic-development/covid-19-business-resources-and-information - National and World Updates on COVID-19 Stats
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ - CDC Updates and Recommendations
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html - VOTE! All mail-in voting this year- register by July 9th (look for ballot in the mail by July 21st) and return ballot before August 8th (put in the mail by August 4th to be sure!)
- Register to vote online:
https://olvr.hawaii.gov/ - FAQ About mail-in voting here:
https://elections.hawaii.gov/voters/hawaii-votes-by-mail/ - Comprehensive list of resources from Legal Aid Hawaii:
https://www.legalaidhawaii.org/covid-19-legal-help–resources.html - Food Basket: Check here for food distribution sites, days, and times
https://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/ - SNAP Benefits: Some qualifying requirements have been waived to ensure those who need food assistance during this time can access benefits
https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap/ - Sign-up for CSA or see where to buy local produce and support local farmers here:
https://www.bigislandfarmers.com/ - Activate Hawaii Aid: Please complete the survey where it says to sign-up for help:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9tyohZKzp5l9opKb3EnAvB6OV_kamDvbcwNL5Dwth-BDaaQ/viewform - Sign-up here for Keiki Care Packs island wide, as well as for other food assistance, #feedthepeople weekly grocery/meal-kit bags in Puna area
https://www.activatehawaiiaid.org/ - Unemployment Insurance Please note the system is frequently overwhelmed so they are recommending we follow their new schedule by last name: Monday: A-G Tuesday: H-O Wednesday: P-Z Thursday-Sunday: Open for all
https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov/#/ - PUA: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, this is if you are self employed, or independent contractor, or somehow otherwise didn’t qualify for Unemployment Insurance:
https://pua.hawaii.gov/_/ - Small Business Administration Resources: If you are seeking other financial assistance and programs:
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources - Frequently asked questions regarding Landlord and Tenant rights:
https://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/landlord-tenant-faqs/ - Need other housing or financial help? Contact HOPE Services:
https://hopeserviceshawaii.org/ - Living document of resources for thriving Lahui (many of the resources listed here as well as much more: access to facemasks, more financial aid programs, kupuna shopping hours,
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1u1QkZ0ZMUTFc6tfyzyJTZYoUixCC8H9p5rcQsKCmdHk/mobilebasic?userstoinvite=2023andresm%40moanaluahs.k12.hi.us&fbclid=IwAR1GAyVoEzXc3SoSNKvqTEbOBV1GLFE9kEW8Rz9YmeWsV1vffj8Q5Ilp-c0 - Library/Educational Resources; can sign-up for a library card online and please check out the Kanopy streaming service- to access entertaining and educational movies.
https://www.librarieshawaii.org/ - Keep Hawaii Cooking: Meal discounts and nominate frontline heroes for free meals:
https://www.keephawaiicooking.com/?fbclid=IwAR3IzV9f1dc0t3n9QXM9sm4pm5UL3rbWbe6jy9rjn-QiPuVRipRz2KolywM#restaurants - Restaurants currently open on Big Island for to-go or delivery options:
https://www.openbigisland.com/
