Hawaii Island Food Basket will give away food today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi today from 10 until noon (or until the food is gone).

This week there are also food distributions at Old Kona Airport on Thursday, and on Friday at Papaaloa Community Center Gym and at Honokaa Sports Complex and Skate Park.  All distributions begin at 10 a.m.

Food Basket Executive Director Kristin Frost Albrecht says most food pantries and community feeding locations throughout the island have closed because of COVID-19.  At these giveaway sites, people are asked to drive in and volunteers will put food in their cars to avoid person-to-person contact.  Everybody should still have face coverings or masks.

The demand has grown for the services of the Food Basket.  They welcome donations online at hawaiifoodbasket.org or via check to Hawaii Island Food Basket, 40 Holomua Street, Hilo, HI  96720.  Their phone number is 808-933-6030.

Below are the food distribution sites throughout the island for the rest of May:

Kohala | Sacred Heart Catholic Church- Hawi | Monday, May 18 | 10am – 12pm*

Kona | Old Kona Airport Gym Location | Thursday, May 21 | 10am – 12pm*

Papaaloa | Papaaloa Community Center Gym | Friday, May 22 | 10am – 12pm*

Honokaa | Honokaa Sports Complex and Skate Park | Friday, May 22 | 1pm – 3pm*

Pahala | Ka’u District Gym  | Tuesday, May 26 | 10am – 12pm*

Mountain View and Volcano |Cooper Center | Wednesday, May 27 | 10am – 12pm*

* Or until food supply is depleted. Please arrive early.