08/19/2026
UPDATE - Friday, Aug. 21: Our voucher program is now closed. Mahalo.
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In response to the devastation following Hurricane Lala, we have launched an emergency voucher program to support Big Island residents in need of clothing or home goods; vouchers can be redeemed at any Goodwill store on island.
Impacted residents can register for a $100 Goodwill voucher per individual or up to $300 per family at any of the Hawaiʻi Island distribution sites listed below. The vouchers will be valid until November 30, 2026.
VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION SITES
Starting Thursday, August 20, vouchers will be distributed at the following Goodwill sites until supplies run out:
Goodwill Hawaii, Hawaii Island Community Learning Center (Hilo), Career Services Office
17 Makaʻala Street Ste. 4101
Open Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 4 pm (excluding holidays)
Goodwill Hawaii, Kona Human Services Office
74-5599 Luhia Street F-4
Open Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 4 pm (excluding holidays)
Goodwill Pahoa Store, Puna Kai Shopping Center
15-2714 Pāhoa Village Rd
Voucher distribution hours: Weekdays only, 10 am to 1 pm (Vouchers can redeemed at any time during regular store hours, 10 am to 6 pm)
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Individuals who have been displaced from work due to the storm can contact us for help with the following services:
- Job training, education and placement support to find alternate employment options.
- Referrals or access to other available services and resources such as unemployment benefits, emergency financial aid, disaster assistance, food stamps, and housing relief.
American Job Center Hawaii (Hilo)
88 Kanoelehua Ave. Suite A-204
Open Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 4 pm (excluding holidays)
Phone: (808) 935-6551
Goodwill Hawaii, Hawaii Island Community Learning Center (Hilo), Career Services Office
17 Makaʻala Street Ste. 4101
Open Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 4 pm (excluding holidays)
Phone: 808-443-5848
