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Need help because Hurricane Lowell affected your job, income, housing, food, utilities, or business? The resources below can help Kauaʻi residents, businesses, and non-profits navigate immediate needs and recovery.
Please note that information can change. Disaster recovery programs, eligibility requirements, hours, and availability may change. Please contact the organization directly to confirm current information before applying or visiting.
Last updated: October 19, 2026
Not Sure Where to Start?
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Aloha United Way/ 211 can help connect you with available Hurricane Lowell recovery resources, including disaster case management, housing, financial assistance, supplies, and other support.
Phone: 211 (dial to be connected directly to Aloha United Way resources)
People can call 211 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. for assistance.Website: http://www.auw211.org
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The Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) coordinates voluntary organizations providing disaster response and recovery assistance. Submit an intake form to request storm recovery assistance such as clean up, muck-out, and supplies.
Intake Form: tinyurl.com/KauaiVOAD
Website: www.hawaiistatevoad.org/kauai-coad/
Food Assistance
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In partnership with the County of Kaua‘i, the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i serves as the island’s disaster feeding lead. Below are their weekly emergency food distribution sites.
Food Distribution Schedule
Tuesday, October 20
Anahola Clubhouse
3900 Kawelo St., AnaholaFriday, October 23
Hale Līhuʻe
4286 Rice Street, Līhuʻe
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Turn into the parking lot from the Convention Hall, then exit toward Rice Street (right turn only).To respect local traffic, please line up no earlier than 15 minutes before the start time.
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The Kaua‘i Independent Foodbank has food programs for children, seniors, and families in need.
Phone: 808-278-6122; Available Monday- Friday from 9am to 3pm
Website: https://www.kauaifoodbank.org/
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On Sept. 10, 2026, the USDA approved the Hawaii Department of Human Services (HDHS) request to issue mass replacements to impacted households. This waiver approval allows households to receive replacement of SNAP benefits, as stated in the approval, due to power outages as a result of Hurricane Lowell that began on Sept. 7, 2026. The waiver approval applies to the island of Kaua‘i.
In-person support: DHS staff will be on site at the Koloa and Hanalei Hurricane Resource centers on Tuesday, 9/22, and Thursday, 9/24, to provide in-person support for SNAP benefits.
Housing and Rent
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If you are facing eviction or a housing crisis, these organizations may be able to help:
Legal Aid – Landlord-Tenant Hotline: 800-499-4302
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Family Life Center, Kaua‘i
While they do not have additional funding to support hurricane victims, anyone from the houseless community can call and be screened for rental assistance and relevant services.
Phone: 808-212-0850
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Kauai Economic Opportunity (KEO)– Electric Bill Assistance
Assistance may be available to eligible households struggling with electricity costs.
KEO provides a one-time utility payment of up to $700 directly to electric or gas companies to restore service or prevent termination for qualifying low-income households on Kauaʻi. They are also offering assistance of up to $300 in partnership with Catholic Charities and KEO.
Phone: 808-245-4077, ext. 242
Lost Income & Employment
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance may become available following a qualifying federal disaster declaration for employees and self-employed individuals whose work is lost or interrupted as a direct result of the disaster.
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Phone: 808-466-3634
Kauaʻi Office: 808-274-3043
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If your household income has decreased, you may now qualify for assistance even if you did not qualify previously.
Phone: 855-643-1643
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Gather Federal Credit Union (GFCU) Emergency Member Relief
Provide qualifying members with additional financial flexibility through emergency assistance loans, loan payment deferrals, and penalty-free share certificate withdrawals.
Learn more: https://www.gatherfcu.org/emergency-member-relief-program
Financial Assistance
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Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi has the Hawaii Relief Program provides eligible families with assistance on rent (up to $6,000), utilities, vehicle payments, and other expenses following an involuntary loss or reduction of income or a natural disaster.
Phone: 808-521-4357, Press 1, then 1
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The Hawai‘i Realtors’ Disaster Relief Assistance offers relief grants are available to Hawaiʻi homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Lowell. Grants of up to $1,000 are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are due by November 4, 2026.
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Child & Family Services (CFS)
Concrete Support Program: Non-recurring, short-term financial assistance for eligible families with children.
Person-In-Needs Fund for Kupuna: Offers one-time maximum support of $500 for eligible persons 70 years old or older. (Due June 30, 2027)
Person-In-Needs Fund for Keiki: Offers one-time maximum support of $500 for eligible persons 18 years old or younger. (Due June 30, 2027)
Phone: (808) 935-2188
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is offering immediate disaster assistance for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries.
OHA Board Authorizes More Than $360,000 in Emergency Relief for Native Hawaiians Impacted by Hurricane Lowell - The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)
Kauaʻi and Niʻihau - OHA Hurricane Lowell Recovery - Household Needs Intake Form
Small Business Recovery
If your business lost revenue, had to close, lost inventory or equipment, or struggling with payroll, rent, or other expenses because of Hurricane Lowell, the following resources may help.
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Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is partnering with the State of Hawaii Department Business, Economic Development, & Tourism (DBEDT) to distribute $2.25 million in grant funding made available by the State of Hawaii to support non-agriculture small businesses on Kauai that have been impacted by Hurricane Lowell.
Impacted businesses can receive $5,000 or $10,000 for disaster recovery.
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The Hawaii Small Business Development Center advisors can help small businesses with:
Evaluating losses
Cash flow
Financing options
Recovery planning
Small Business Administration (SBA) applications, when available
Kauaʻi Center Office: Open, but currently restricted to remote advising
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Kauaʻi Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber can provide local recovery information, business-impact information, assistance opportunities, and coordination as new programs become available.
Learn more: kauaichamber.org
Kauaʻi Economic Development Board (KEDB)
KEDB is another local resource for businesses navigating economic disruption, recovery, and available assistance programs.
Learn more: kedb.com
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Offered through the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, find federal tax-relief information and guidance for documenting losses, reconstructing records and addressing tax issues following a disaster.
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Kalukalu @ 1624, a project by Kauai Federal Credit Union, is an economic resilience center for Kaua‘i. Located at 4-1624 Kuhio Highway, they are offering power, internet, and workspace for businesses and community members needing a place to work during recovery.
Address: 4-1624 Kuhio Highway
Drop in Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4PM.
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Keep records of lost income and your inability to work because of Hurricane Lowell. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) may become available following federal approval and may include some self-employed workers who do not qualify for regular unemployment. Document your business's impacts and expenses, including:
Business closures
Canceled reservations or orders
Lost revenue
Payroll losses or expenses
Inventory losses
Property damage
Repair costs
Photographs
Insurance claims
Receipts
Commercial Farm & Ranch Recovery
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Emergency Conservation Program (ECP): The USDA Farm Service Agency has approved the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from Hurricane Lowell that occurred September 6, 2026 through September 9, 2026. ECP provides cost-share and technical assistance to producers to restore farmland to pre-disaster conditions following a qualifying natural disaster.
Deadline: November 13, 2026.
Document your damage and connect with Calvin Threat for support. Access the form here.
Calvin Threat
County Executive Director, Kauaʻi County Farm Service Agency4334 Rice Street, Suite 103 Lihue, Hawaii, 96766
p: (808) 975-9532
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): May provide financial and technical assistance for conservation practices that help restore damaged land and improve resilience.
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Tree Assistance Program (TAP): May help eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers replant or rehabilitate damaged trees, bushes, and vines.
Deadline Within 90 days: TAP applications must generally be filed within 90 days of the disaster event or the date the tree, bush, or vine loss becomes apparent.
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP): May provide assistance for eligible crop losses when federal crop insurance is unavailable.
Deadline: Reporting deadlines vary. Producers with NAP coverage or federal crop insurance should contact their FSA office or insurance agent promptly.
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Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP): May provide payments for eligible livestock deaths above normal mortality or livestock sold at a reduced price due to qualifying injuries.
Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP): May help cover eligible livestock feed and grazing losses, among other qualifying losses.
Deadline: March 1, 2027. is the last day to report eligible livestock losses under LIP and submit required ELAP applications.
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Emergency Farm Loans: Eligible producers in designated disaster areas may qualify for low-interest loans to help recover from production or physical losses.
Farm Storage Facility Loans: May provide low-interest financing to build, repair, replace, or upgrade eligible farm storage facilities.
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If you have a current or recently completed NRCS contract, please contact their local office to discuss program options for potential restoration of damaged installations.
Jenna Dunn, District Conservationist
Kauaʻi County Natural Resources Conservation Service
4334 Rice Street, Suite 103 Lihue, Hawaii, 96766Phone: (808) 346-2477
Email: Jenna.Dunn@usda.gov
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GoFarm Hawaii has an agricultural flood loss assessment tool to estimate flood-related crop and farm losses for insurance, disaster assistance, grant documentation, or your own records.
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Hawaii Agriculture Disaster Response Tool to report disaster impacts, view statewide data, and find recovery and relief programs for Hawaii agricultural producers.
Non-Profit Organizations
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Offers funding for nonprofit organizations leading disaster response, recovery, and resilience efforts across Hawaiʻi. Through a single application, organizations can be considered by multiple participating funders within the Hawaiʻi Resilience and Recovery Funder Collaborative, including Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
Website: https://portal.justfund.us/p/rfps/51a042b6-c494-48ff-8734-2f51e6dad31b
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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible private nonprofit organizations in Hawaii impacted by Hurricane Lowell occurring Sept. 6 – 9.
Who Can Apply
Private nonprofits & faith-based organizations
Loan Assistance Available
Physical Disaster Loans: Repair or replace disaster-damaged property, equipment, inventory, and assets. Deadline: December 7, 2026.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Working capital assistance for operational expenses caused by the disaster. Deadline: July 7, 2027
Mitigation Funding: SBA disaster loans can be increased up to 20% of the verified losses to make building upgrades.
Key Loan Details
Up to $2 million in loan funding
Interest rate as low as 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations
Loan terms of up to 30 years
No interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement
APPLY ONLINE: sba.gov/disaster
Applicants may call the SBA National Support Network Center with questions regarding their application at (866)SBA-HELP or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Public Assistance
The White House approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Lowell on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The declaration, FEMA-4952-DR-HI, follows Gov. Josh Green’s Sept. 9 request and covers the incident period of Sept. 6 to 9. The declaration makes federal Public Assistance available to Kauaʻi and Maui counties. Public Assistance helps state and county governments and certain nonprofits cover the costs of debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repairs to roads, bridges, public buildings, and utilities. It does not provide direct assistance to individuals or households. Individual Assistance is not part of this declaration at this time.
FEMA Individual Assistance, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), and SBA disaster assistance have been requested for Kauaʻi but are not yet available pending federal approval.
Disaster Assistance Available for Hawaii Private Nonprofits
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible private nonprofit organizations in Hawaii impacted by Hurricane Lowell occurring Sept. 6 – 9.
Below are different loan options:
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Repair or replace disaster-damaged property, equipment, inventory, and assets.
Loan Details
Up to $2 million in loan funding
Interest rate as low as 3.625%
Loan terms of up to 30 years
No interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement
Deadline: December 7, 2026
—> Apply online
Applicants may call the SBA National Support Network Center with questions regarding their application at (866)SBA-HELP or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Working capital assistance for operational expenses caused by the disaster.
Loan Details
Up to $2 million in loan funding
Interest rate as low as 3.625%
Loan terms of up to 30 years
No interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement
Deadline: July 7, 2027
—> Apply online
Applicants may call the SBA National Support Network Center with questions regarding their application at (866)SBA-HELP or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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SBA disaster loans can be increased up to 20% of the verified losses to make building upgrades.
—> Apply online
Applicants may call the SBA National Support Network Center with questions regarding their application at (866)SBA-HELP or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
Save documentation of your losses and expenses.
What to track and save:
Proof of lost wages or reduced hours
Employer closure or layoff notices
Rent and utility bills
Receipts for disaster-related expenses
Photos of damage
Insurance information
Other documentation showing losses or expenses related to Hurricane Lowell
Give Help
We know many people want to help, but not all assistance sites have the capacity to sort physical donations, and unneeded goods can end up going to waste. Financial contributions are generally the most effective way to support recovery.
Here are a few meaningful ways you can help:
Financial Donations
Financial donations to trusted non-profit partners are the most effective way to support relief efforts, as they allow organizations to quickly respond to specific and changing needs.
Where to Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering, consider reaching out to established service providers with strong community networks, such as:
Kaua‘i Disaster Recovery Volunteer Sign-Up: Managed by Malama Kaua‘i and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)