The Salvation Army to offer Thanksgiving events across Hawaii
Written by: David Sayre
HONOLULU [Nov. 14, 2022] Salvation Army will be providing over 6,000 Thanksgiving holiday meals through annual meal and food outreach events at locations statewide from Hanapepe to Honoka‘a. And, after pausing for several years due to the pandemic, the 50th annual Thanksgiving Meal at Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall in Honolulu will resume for approximately 2,000 guests. [See below for locations, dates and times by island.]
“We are grateful for the generous help of corporate partners, volunteers, advisory boards, staff and Salvation Army officers for organizing our annual Thanksgiving events in Hawaii,” said Major Phil Lum, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands. “We humbly ask the community for their continued support and encourage those in need of a meal to reach out to The Salvation Army Corps in their community. A complete list of locations can be found at ThanksgivingHawaii.org.”
Monetary donations to support The Salvation Army’s feeding efforts during the holidays and year round
may be made online at ThanksgivingHawaii.org. Additionally, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, customers at all Foodland and Sack N Save stores in Hawaii will be able to make donations at checkout through Foodland’s “Share a Holiday Feast” program to help those less fortunate in Hawaii. Customers may donate cash, change or use Maika’i points to help. Those donations will be turned into Foodland gift certificates and distributed by The Salvation Army to families in need on each island where the donations were received.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OUTREACH SCHEDULE BY ISLAND
KAUAI ISLAND
HANAPEPE
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022 The Salvation Army Hanapepe Corps.
With the help of Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, will be distributing 450 hot Thanksgiving meals via drive-thru, grab-and-go style from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last. Limit five meals per car. The event will be supported by volunteers from the West Kauai Lions Club, the Kanaka School, Episcopal Church West Kauai, along with The Salvation Army’s regular Soup Kitchen volunteers, as well as other groups. For more information, please call The Salvation Army Hanapepe at 808-335-5441.
LIHUE
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022 Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall | 4191 Hardy St., Kauai 96766
Salvation Army Lihue Corps, with the help of Kauai Community College, Contemporary Flavors Catering, Hukilau Lanai, The Club at Kukuiula, Marriott Vacation Club, and Koa Kea Hotel & Resort, will distribute 600 hot Thanksgiving meals via drive-thru and grab-and-go options starting at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Limit five meals per car. Hawaii Food Bank Kauai, Lihue Lions Club, The Salvation Army’s Lihue Corps Advisory Board, and Lihue Corps members will be assisting with distribution. For more information, call The Salvation Army Lihue Corps at 808-245-2571.
OAHU ISLAND
HONOLULU
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is set to resume their annual free Thanksgiving Meal service for approximately 2,000 guests at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Thanksgiving Day. It will be the 50th anniversary of the lunchtime event. The Thanksgiving event at Blaisdell is presented by “Love Beyond Partners” Dominos Hawaii and KSSK Hawaii. Additional support provided by the following: “Golden Bell Partner” Nareit Hawaii; “Holiday Hope Partners” American Floors & Home, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Kamehameha Schools, and Road Builders Corporation; and “Bringing Joy Partners” Bank of Hawaii, Kaiser Permanente, Southwest Airlines, and UHA Health Insurance. The public also can assist with pie donations at restaurant bakeries on Oahu. Customers at both Anna Miller’s Pearlridge and Zippy’s locations on Oahu can purchase a pumpkin pie that will be served at the annual Blaisdell Thanksgiving Meal. Both programs run through Nov. 20.
KAPOLEI / EWA BEACH
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii, 91-3257 Kualaka‘i Parkway, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Also during Thanksgiving Week, The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii will deliver approximately 850 Thanksgiving meals to seniors, veterans and houseless friends in West and Central Oahu during Thanksgiving week, as part of their “Kroc Cares Initiative 1,000 Blessings Campaign.” Those who will be receiving meals have already been identified. For more information, call The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii at 808-682-5505.
MAUI
KAHULUI
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 University of Hawaii Maui College | 310 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
Thanksgiving Meal - The Salvation Army Kahului Corps, the University of Hawaii Maui College Culinary Arts Program Coordinator Chef Craig Omori and the ‘Umeke Kā‘eo Gastronomy Club will resume providing a Thanksgiving meal to community members in need. Approximately 600 meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the UHMC Pā‘ina Building.
Hunger and Homeless Resource Fair – new this year, the Thanksgiving meal will be combined with a Hunger & Homeless Resource Fair which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the college parking lot and will feature more than 20 care providers, non-profits and government agencies offering free resources and services.
LAHAINA
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 The Salvation Army Lahaina Lighthouse Corps, 131 Shaw St., Lahaina, HI 96761, with the assistance of other local congregations, will be providing home delivered Thanksgiving Lunches to 300 Kupuna in West Maui. For more information, call The Salvation Army Lahaina Lighthouse Corps at 808-661-5335, ext. 4.
Also, from noon to 2 p.m., a grab-n-go distribution will be available for those in need, while supplies last. For more information, call The Salvation Army Lahaina Lighthouse Corps at 808-661-5335, ext. 4.
HAWAII ISLAND
KAILUA-KONA
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 The Salvation Army Kona Corps is distributing food boxes to 250 local families in need. Note, these families have already been identified and boxes reserved.
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 The Salvation Army Kona Corps, with the support of Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill, will be delivering 500 meals to elderly and shut-ins. For more information, call The Salvation Army Kona Corps at 808-326-2330.
NORTH HAWAII
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 The Salvation Army Honokaa Corps will be delivering Thanksgiving meals to those in need in North Hawaii Island with the help of local community partners and volunteers. For more information, call The Salvation Army Honoka‘a Corps at 808-775-7346.
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About The Salvation Army – Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division
The Salvation Army – Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division covers the state of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands including Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands and The Federated States of Micronesia. In 2021, The Salvation Army was ranked #2 on the list of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The Division offers a wide variety of programs throughout the islands including: affordable senior housing; at-risk youth services and housing; camp & conference center; church/religious services and programs; emergency disaster services; family stores; food distribution and feeding programs; homeless services; The Kroc Center – Hawaii’s largest community center; preschools & day care services; older adults; social services – emergency assistance; substance abuse treatment; women’s auxiliary; and women’s ministries. For more information, call 808-988-2136, visit hawaii.salvationarmy.org, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.