Honolulu County
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Local offices in Honolulu County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · Regional office
Kalihi-Palama WIC Program
710 North King Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsApply for food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov
Public health · Regional office
Leeward WIC Program
94-275 Mokuola Street, Room 200-A, Waipahu, HI 96797
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsApply for food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov
Child support · State office
Child Support Enforcement Agency, Oʻahu
601 Kamokila Boulevard, Suite 251, Kapolei, HI 96707
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, services, and payment questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ag.hawaii.gov
State office
Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division, Oʻahu Processing Centers
333 North King Street, Room 200, Honolulu, HI 96817
Help here
- SNAP and financial assistanceApply for food benefits or financial assistance at an Oʻahu processing center.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.hawaii.gov
Human services · County office
Department of Community Services
Help here
- Community and housing supportFind city housing help, shelter services, and support for people with special needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on honolulu.gov
Housing help · County office
Department of Housing and Land Management
Help here
- Affordable housing informationFind information about city rental housing and homebuyer assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on honolulu.gov
Housing help · State office
Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority
1002 North School Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hpha.hawaii.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Aloha United Way 211 Hawaiʻi
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auw211.org
Older adults · County office
Elderly Affairs Division
925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96817
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on honolulu.gov
Veterans · State office
Office of Veterans’ Services, Oʻahu
459 Patterson Road, E-Wing, Room 1-A103, Honolulu, HI 96819
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceMeet with a veterans services counselor about benefits and services for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dod.hawaii.gov
Emergency help · County office
Department of Emergency Management
650 South King Street, Basement, Honolulu, HI 96813
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local emergency preparedness information and sign up for Oʻahu emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on honolulu.gov
Jobs and training · State office
American Job Center Hawaiʻi, Oʻahu
680 Iwilei Road, Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96817
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training, and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.hawaii.gov
State office · City office
Kapalama Driver Licensing Center
925 Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 101, Honolulu, HI 96817
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDApply for or renew a Hawaiʻi driver license or state identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on honolulu.gov
Library · State office
Hawaiʻi State Public Library System
44 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Help here
- Public library servicesUse library collections, learning resources, and public library services across Hawaiʻi.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on librarieshawaii.org
City and County of Honolulu website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Honolulu County, closest to the center of Urban Honolulu CDP first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Honolulu Fil-am S.D.A Church
0.3 miles from the center of Urban Honolulu CDP2232 Kanealii Ave., Honolulu, HI 96813
Hours
- Sun9 AM to 1 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on hawaiifoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa
0.9 miles from the center of Urban Honolulu CDP712 N. School St., Honolulu, HI 96817
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Monday - Friday (Last Friday Different Hours); 8:00am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday); 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Last Friday)
Listed on hawaiifoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Salvation Army Camp Homelani @ Kauluwela Corps
The Salvation Army
0.9 miles from the center of Urban Honolulu CDP296 N. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96817
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sundays; 7:30pm; CLOSED June - August
Listed on hawaiifoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Salvation Army Family Services Office
The Salvation Army
0.9 miles from the center of Urban Honolulu CDP296 N. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96817
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Wed12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Listed on hawaiifoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Cedar Assembly of God
1 mile from the center of Urban Honolulu CDP620 Waipa Ln., Honolulu, HI 96817
Hours
- Tue8 AM to 9 AM (2nd and 3rd of the month)
Listed on hawaiifoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Cedar Assembly of God
1 mile from the center of Urban Honolulu CDP620 Waipa Ln., Honolulu, HI 96817
Hours
- Tue8 AM to 9 AM
Listed on hawaiifoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Honolulu 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
Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc.
1132 Bishop St Ste 100, Honolulu, HI 96813-2814
Listed on labor.hawaii.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Honolulu County
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