Hawaiʻi Foodbank works to end hunger in Hawaiʻi by providing food assistance, nourishing families and communities, and responding to disasters and emergency needs.
Hawaii Foodbank Inc’s recent grantmaking is built around one repeated purpose: FIGHT HUNGER. The largest grants in the file go to community-based providers such as Sacred Heart Church in Waianae, The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together in Honolulu, and Angel Network Charities, showing a funding pattern centered on local food access partners rather than a broad mix of issue areas. The grants also point to a networked response model, with churches, social service organizations, and health centers all appearing among recipients. The foundation’s work aligns with its stated aim to end hunger in Hawaiʻi by providing food assistance, nourishing families and communities, and responding to disasters and emergency needs. Recent awards range into the seven-figure level, and the grant list includes multiple years of support for the same organizations, including Central Union Church of Honolulu, Abundant Grace Church, The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together, and Dynamic Compassion in Action. That repeat presence suggests ongoing operating support for established food distribution partners serving food-insecure households and vulnerable communities across the islands.
Hawaii Foodbank Inc concentrates on food security and hunger relief through direct-service partners. In 2025, it awarded $1,607,309 to Angel Network Charities in Honolulu for FIGHT HUNGER, and also gave $1,597,274 to Elepaio Social Services in Waianae for the same purpose. Those awards fit a model that funds organizations already embedded in neighborhood food access. Emergency food appears alongside long-term hunger relief. The foundation gave $1,507,013 to Maui County (Hawaii Foodservice Alliance) in Honolulu and $1,135,737 to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center in Waianae, both tied to FIGHT HUNGER. Community outreach is also visible through awards to faith-based and service organizations, including $662,169 to St Jude Catholic Church in Kapolei. Across the grant list, the purpose text stays tightly linked to food assistance rather than a wider program mix.
Typical grant size sits at $17,493 at the 25th percentile, $52,126 at the median, and $136,337 at the 75th percentile, even though the recent list also shows much larger awards to core partners. The pattern is recurring rather than one-off: several recipients appear in multiple years, including Central Union Church of Honolulu, Abundant Grace Church, The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together, Dynamic Compassion in Action, and Angel Network Charities. Hawaii Foodbank Inc is a local funder, and it does not make program-related investments or grants to individuals. The file also shows a structured, place-based grant relationship within Hawaiʻi rather than an open application model.
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$48.2M
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$49M
Most grants fall between $17K and $136K, with a median of $52K.
25th Percentile
$17K
Median
$52K
75th Percentile
$136K
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Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in Hawaiʻi: 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is also HI. Within the recent grant list, Honolulu appears repeatedly, including for The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together, Angel Network Charities, Central Union Church of Honolulu, and Abundant Grace Church. Other frequently named recipient cities include Waianae, Waipahu, Waimanalo, Kaneohe, and Kapolei. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 566 grants in the US and no non-U.S. countries listed.
It funds hunger relief and food security work, with grant purposes consistently labeled FIGHT HUNGER. Recent recipients include churches, community charities, health centers, and food-service partners that distribute food or support emergency food access in Hawaiʻi.
Yes. The recent grant list shows repeated awards to several recipients across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including Central Union Church of Honolulu, Abundant Grace Church, The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together, Dynamic Compassion in Action, and Angel Network Charities.
The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $17,493, a median of $52,126, and a 75th percentile of $136,337. The recent grants table also includes larger awards in the seven-figure range for core local partners.
Its giving is local and heavily concentrated in Hawaiʻi. The foundation makes 98% of grants to recipients in HI, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEPAIO SOCIAL SERVICES | WAIANAE, HI | $2,476,025In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| THE PANTRY BY FEEDING HAWAII TOGETHER | HONOLULU, HI | $1,853,035In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| ANGEL NETWORK CHARITIES | HONOLULU, HI | $1,552,899In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| CENTRAL UNION CHURCH | HONOLULU, HI | $1,474,931In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| GRACE & FAVOR DBA FAITH HOUSE OF HOPE | HONOLULU, HI | $1,306,226In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| GIVING HOPE HAWAII | KANEOHE, HI | $1,199,227In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| KALIHI UNION CHURCH | HONOLULU, HI | $939,133In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| DYNAMIC COMPASSION IN ACTION | WAIMANALO, HI | $925,474In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| ARMED SERVICES YMCA | JBPHH, HI | $824,914In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| KING'S CATHEDRAL & CHAPELS | HONOLULU, HI | $773,036In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | WAHIAWA, HI | $710,686In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES | HONOLULU, HI | $706,165In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| HAWAII FOODBANK | LIHUE, HI | $641,631In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| WAIANAE BAPTIST CHURCH | WAIANAE, HI | $638,062In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| HAWAII CEDAR CHURCH | HONOLULU, HI | $607,867In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| GREGORY HOUSE PROGRAMS | HONOLULU, HI | $592,015In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| CHURCH OF THE PACIFIC | PRINCEVILLE, HI | $566,406In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| ST JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH | KAPOLEI, HI | $530,431In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| SURFING THE NATIONS | WAHIAWA, HI | $523,516In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD | WAHIAWA, HI | $509,201In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| CALVARY CHAPEL PEARL HARBOR | WAIPAHU, HI | $441,340In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| HUI O HAUULA | HAUULA, HI | $434,613In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | HONOLULU, HI | $430,820In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| CITY OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | WAIPAHU, HI | $424,359In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| LIGHTHOUSE OUTREACH CENTER | WAIPAHU, HI | $423,413In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| COMMUNITY PEOPLE MINISTRIES | CARROLLTON, TX | $407,304In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST THERESA | HONOLULU, HI | $363,955In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| KEY PROJECT | KANEOHE, HI | $320,182In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH | EWA BEACH, HI | $300,962In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH | WAHIAWA, HI | $275,050In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| HAWAII HEALTH & HARM REDUCTION CENTER | HONOLULU, HI | $268,387In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH | KANEOHE, HI | $261,270In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| ST ELIZABETH'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | HONOLULU, HI | $255,751In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| VOICE OF GOD MINISTRIES | HALEIWA, HI | $253,629In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| ST WILLIAM CHURCH | KAPAA, HI | $234,118In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| STS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH | HONOLULU, HI | $229,937In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| INSPIRE CHURCH | WAIPAHU, HI | $218,941In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| MESSAGE OF PEACE MINISTRY OUTREACH | EWA BEACH, HI | $216,994In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| REALITY CHURCH OF HONOLULU | KANEOHE, HI | $215,153In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| KAUMAKAPILI CHURCH | HONOLULU, HI | $207,436In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| SAINT WILLIAM CHURCH | KAPAA, HI | $205,151In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| LEEWARD COMMUNITY CHURCH | PEARL CITY, HI | $196,417In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| PEARLSIDE CHURCH | AIEA, HI | $192,261In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| PALAMA SETTLEMENT | HONOLULU, HI | $190,355In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| SUSANNAH WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER | HONOLULU, HI | $183,760In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| HONOLULU FIL-AM SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH | HONOLULU, HI | $169,015In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| KAPAA MISSIONARY CHURCH | KAPAA, HI | $162,629In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| CITY OF JOY ASSEMBLY OF GOD | WAIANAE, HI | $158,723In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| NANAIKAPONO PROTESTANT CHURCH | WAIANAE, HI | $155,655In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
| RIVER OF LIFE MISSION | HONOLULU, HI | $155,355In-kind: food | 2026 | FIGHT HUNGER |
ANGEL NETWORK CHARITIES
$1,552,899In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
CENTRAL UNION CHURCH
$1,474,931In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
GRACE & FAVOR DBA FAITH HOUSE OF HOPE
$1,306,226FIGHT HUNGER
KALIHI UNION CHURCH
$939,133In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
DYNAMIC COMPASSION IN ACTION
$925,474In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
ARMED SERVICES YMCA
$824,914In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
KING'S CATHEDRAL & CHAPELS
$773,036In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$710,686In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
HAWAII FOODBANK
$641,631In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
WAIANAE BAPTIST CHURCH
$638,062In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
HAWAII CEDAR CHURCH
$607,867In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
GREGORY HOUSE PROGRAMS
$592,015In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
CHURCH OF THE PACIFIC
$566,406In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
ST JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH
$530,431In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
SURFING THE NATIONS
$523,516In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
$509,201In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
CALVARY CHAPEL PEARL HARBOR
$441,340In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
HUI O HAUULA
$434,613In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
THE SALVATION ARMY
$430,820In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
CITY OF REFUGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$424,359In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
LIGHTHOUSE OUTREACH CENTER
$423,413In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
COMMUNITY PEOPLE MINISTRIES
$407,304In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST THERESA
$363,955In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
$300,962In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH
$275,050In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$261,270In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
ST ELIZABETH'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$255,751In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
VOICE OF GOD MINISTRIES
$253,629In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
ST WILLIAM CHURCH
$234,118In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
STS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH
$229,937In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
INSPIRE CHURCH
$218,941In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
MESSAGE OF PEACE MINISTRY OUTREACH
$216,994In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
REALITY CHURCH OF HONOLULU
$215,153In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
KAUMAKAPILI CHURCH
$207,436In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
SAINT WILLIAM CHURCH
$205,151In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
LEEWARD COMMUNITY CHURCH
$196,417In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
PEARLSIDE CHURCH
$192,261In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
HONOLULU FIL-AM SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
$169,015In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
KAPAA MISSIONARY CHURCH
$162,629In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
CITY OF JOY ASSEMBLY OF GOD
$158,723In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
NANAIKAPONO PROTESTANT CHURCH
$155,655In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER
RIVER OF LIFE MISSION
$155,355In-kind: foodFIGHT HUNGER