Hawaii County
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Local offices in Hawaii County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Community action · Nonprofit
Hawaiʻi County Economic Opportunity
47 Rainbow Drive, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- Community action servicesLow-income residents can contact this community action agency about programs that support household stability and self-sufficiency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.hawaii.gov
State office
Hawaiʻi WIC Program, Hilo
75 Aupuni Street, Room 208, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five can apply for food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov
State office · Nonprofit
Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center WIC Program, Pāhoa
15-2866 Pāhoa Village Road, Building F, Suite A, Pāhoa, HI 96778
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five can apply for food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov
State office
Kona WIC Program
81-980 Halekii Street, Kealakekua, HI 96750
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five can apply for food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov
State office
South Hilo Processing Center
1990 Kinoʻole Street, Suite 108, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- SNAP and financial assistanceResidents can contact the center about applying for SNAP and financial assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.hawaii.gov
State office
North Hilo Processing Center
13 Kekaulike Street, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- SNAP and financial assistanceResidents can contact the center about applying for SNAP and financial assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.hawaii.gov
State office
North Kona Processing Center
75-5722 Hanama Place, Suite 1105, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Help here
- SNAP and financial assistanceResidents can contact the center about applying for SNAP and financial assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.hawaii.gov
State office
South Kona Office
82-6130 Māmalahoa Highway, Building 2, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Help here
- SNAP and financial assistanceResidents can contact the center about applying for SNAP and financial assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.hawaii.gov
State office
Kaʻū Office
95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway, Nā‘ālehu, HI 96772
Help here
- SNAP and financial assistanceResidents can contact the center about applying for SNAP and financial assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.hawaii.gov
State office
Hilo Unemployment Claims Office
1990 Kinoʻole Street, Room 101, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- Unemployment insurance claimsResidents can get help with unemployment insurance claims at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.hawaii.gov
State office
Kona Unemployment Claims Office
81-990 Halekii Street, Room 2090, Kealakekua, HI 96750
Help here
- Unemployment insurance claimsResidents can get help with unemployment insurance claims at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.hawaii.gov
Housing help · County office
Office of Housing and Community Development
1990 Kinoʻole Street, Suite 102, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- County housing programsResidents can ask about county housing programs and services for affordable housing and home repairs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housing.hawaiicounty.gov
Utilities · County office
Department of Water Supply
345 Kekuanaoa Street, Suite 20, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- Water utility customer serviceCustomers can contact the department about county water service and water utility accounts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hawaiicounty.gov
Public health · State office
Hawaiʻi District Health Office, Hilo
75 Aupuni Street, Suite 201, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact the district office about public health nursing, family health, disease control, and other health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Hilo Court Self-Help Center
777 Kīlauea Avenue, 1st Floor, Hilo, HI 96720-4212
Help here
- Court self-helpSelf-represented residents can get limited legal information about civil court matters and help with court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.hi.us
Courts and legal help · State office
Chief Judge Ronald Ibarra Self-Help Center
74-5451 Kamakaʻeha Avenue, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Help here
- Court self-helpSelf-represented residents can get limited legal information about civil court matters and help with court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.hi.us
Older adults · County office
Hawaiʻi County Office of Aging
1055 Kinoʻole Street, Suite 101, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information and referrals to local support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hawaiicounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Hawaiʻi County Office of Aging, Area Agency on Aging
1055 Kinoʻole Street, Suite 101, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information and referrals to local support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hawaiicounty.gov
Veterans · State office
Office of Veterans’ Services, Hawaiʻi Island
1304 Kekuanaoa Street, #L-102, Hilo, HI 96720-4568
Help here
- Veterans servicesVeterans and their families can contact this office about state veterans programs and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dod.hawaii.gov
Emergency help · County office
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency
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- Emergency preparedness and informationResidents can get information about disaster preparedness, emergency response, and public safety.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hawaiicounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
American Job Center Hawaii – Hawaii Island
88 Kanoelehua Avenue, Suite A-204, Hilo, HI 96720
Help here
- Job search and workforce supportJob seekers can get help with career planning, job searches, training, and the HireNet Hawaii website.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.hawaii.gov
Library · State office
Hawaiʻi State Public Library System
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hawaiipubliclibraries.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hawaii County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Hawaii Foodbank
2611 Kilihau St, Honolulu, HI 96819
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
HI County Economic Opportunity Council
47 Rainbow Dr, Hilo, HI 96720-2013
Listed on labor.hawaii.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Hawaii programs by kind of help
These are run by Hawaii and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Aloha United Way 211 Hawaiʻi
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988