I love that this place exists to help those families in need. In this day and age, there should be…read moreaccess to basic food needs for everyone, and the Hawaii Foodbank provides that, as well as any organization can. Every time I've stopped by to drop off a donation of food items, the employees and volunteers have been very helpful. Parking is very limited, with all the trucks and other equipment in the lot, so it's good that someone is usually outside to help. They allow me to stop at the front, and even bring a dolly and unload the food from my car to bring it in. They will also provide a written donation receipt, upon request. With the number of families losing their homes and everything during the recent storms, it's reassuring that the Hawaii Foodbank will be there to help provide relief.

I drive for the Hawaii Foodbank for 5 years and have seen it progress to a level that benefits the…read morecommunity with the upmost respect and professionalism.

An incredible nonprofit that provides food to individuals with food instability. Open on Wednesdays…read morefrom 1 to 3 in Hawaii.

This is a great organization for anyone in need. It doesn't matter what your situation is. We all…read moreneed some kind of help at times. Located in Waikane.

Mahalo to Tita Sia for the wonderful evening! My Keikis enjoyed tonight's event and so did we…read more Thank you for doing the train because my bebeh girl was begging me to start it. lol! I told her best to tell aunty sia and follow uncle with the flag. AND IT WORKED! So MAHALO PIHA! A hui hou e MALAMA PONO! Me ke aloha pumehana, Holt Ohana

The staff here really are salt of the earth. The volunteers are all kind and generous and…read morepassionate people giving of their time and talent as they can. The history of Palama Settlement is an interesting and proud one helping the community through the years. Disclosure: I am a volunteer for the keiki watercolor class and just started teaching watercolor for kupuna. Bit I thought I'd write a review so people might want to visit and sponsor or volunteer there someday. Palama teaches swimming, ukelele, sports, hula, homework tutoring, line dancing, sewing, and many think of Palama for their dental and other services.

Been coming here since March of this year. I had church hopped for two years and God finally led me…read moreto where I feel like a part of a family. Pastor Randy preaches from the Word. If your heart isn't right with God, you might get offended. Please get your heart right with the Lord! It's worth it! Share Our Savior provides a family feel and the community is made up of homeless people, people that used to be homeless, and people like me who were never homeless. We believe that the gifts of God are relevant and prevalent in His people today just as they were with the early church. I personally experienced supernatural healing, a supernatural pregnancy after 12 years of infertility, speaking in tongues, and here there are so many members who are blessed with the power of the Holy Spirit. SOS also have active ministries that help being food and clothing to the needy.

My volunteering experience at the River of Life was truly remarkable. Registering for volunteering…read morewas very quick and easy. We went to the River of Life for a group project, I am in 7th grade and came with my dad not knowing what would happen. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and appreciated. The kitchen had a cozy and inviting atmosphere, and the staff was knowledgeable and were the sweetest people you've ever met. They are so close to God and make sure that everyone who eats their food has a great time. Seeing my group members so engaged and having a great time was fantastic. After two hours of volunteering, we were finally able to taste the food we helped prepare. It was so good and I highly recommend volunteering at this center and can't wait to return!

A generous, selfless, non profit organisation; always looking for ways to serve the community;…read moreespecially the many homeless in the island. Your generous giving of donations in any amount; even if it means giving up a lunch once a week to support those in need is greatly appreciated and goes a long way. It's a truism, what goes out comes back around. The way things are right now; whose to say, you and I might need their generous service one day?

A wonderful volunteer organization!…read more Check the website because each day of the week they typically are routine with the location and time frames for cleanups. It isn't only cleanups, they handle restoration and land management by preservation, teaching, and so much more. Kimeona and his team are well versed and well organized in what they are doing. They have equipment so when you arrive, after you fill out the documents online, you are ready to go. Of course prepare by getting a good meal in you, staying hydrated, bring water (they also supply water but bring your reusable water bottle), comfortable clothes and shoes, and be prepared to "give back"! I love learning history and culture and the oli and taking care of the Aina. I don't want to give away too much, but at the same time I want to share everything. I have been volunteering with this team, mostly at the same place, although I met up at Magic Island and it needed, for a couple of years. My takeaways, it's personal for me.

I was reminded that "people" were the last thing that came to the islands. That means everything…read moreneeds to be respected. When people come visit Hawaii, they think about the beaches, food, partying, etc... People don't think about the impact it has on the ecology. We decided to pay our respect to the land that we enjoyed by helping clean it. This organization was more about teaching what is around us versus just picking up garbage. We first removed evasive trees along the river. The cool thing was that we moved the branches to a different area that feeds certain Beatles. Then months after the tress/branches were stepped on and crushed to be part of the earth. After about an hour and half of work we took a little environmental tour to learn of the necessary ecological balance needed for the islands. We saw the last type of a certain succulent, we saw endangered shrubs, and Hawaiian bees that are also endangered. We go to Hawaii and take, this time we gave back

One of the newest and biggest Goodwill store and donation stop in Honolulu that I know of. Even if…read morethrift stores are not your thing, one might find an item that may trigger a happy memory from childhood or an Aunt's house. Lots of clothes. Wide array of housewares. Seasonal stuffs are fun to find. Most items look lightly used or brand new. Once in a while there are junkie items but generally most are in a decent condition. Prices can't be beat. Visit often because some days it's a treasure trove and other days slim pickings.

Shopping in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. After 4 years of renovation, Goodwill Store is again open on Waialae Avenue! Located on the Ground Level of the new Civil Beat Plaza, the Grand Opening was at 9:30am on 9-1-23, Friday. The long line was formed way before 8:45am when I arrived. I parked in the free, open surface parking lot on Wilhelmina Rise, which filled up quickly. Free Refreshments, chances to win gift certificates from nearby Kaimuki businesses (examples: Chubbies Burgers, Daily Whisk Matcha, Cowcow's Tea, Koa Pancake House, Otto Cake, Broken Rice, Atsuka Nabe & Shabu Shabu, and $50 at The Surfing Pig), live music, and gift cards for the first 100 customers were the draw. At 10am, the first 300 people were allowed in the store. I happened to be #175. No gift card for me, but I got a free Donut from Zippy's, and a raffle ticket! Thank you! I enjoyed the clean, bright, air-conditioned, organized, spacious environment! I'll be back soon! Congratulations on your beautiful renovation!