Community Development

Food Assistance, Resilience Building & Basic Needs

Emergency Food Pantry

We are committed to assisting our community through addressing the food insecurity many face. If you find yourself in need of an emergency supply of non-perishable food items, you are welcome to visit our food pantry Monday through Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm (except on ʻOhana Distribution Days, holidays, or during stated office closures)  When you visit, please be prepared to answer a few questions required for reporting with our partner, Hawaiʻi Foodbank, and mahalo for understanding that resources are limited to two (2) pick ups per month per household.

Monthly 'Ohana Foodbank Distributions

In collaboration with the Hawaiiʻ Foodbank, area partners, and a multitude of volunteers, KEY Project hosts two food distributions per month within our service district to aid in providing food resources to over hundreds of households in need. 


KEY Project Site:  

1st Tuesday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00pm


Kahuku Village Association: 

3rd Thursday of the month from 12:00 - 2:00pm

2025 Distribution Dates:

at KEY Project

  • January 7
  • February 4
  • March 4
  • April 1
  • May 6
  • June 3
  • July 1
  • August 5
  • September 2
  • No Distribution in October
  • November 3 (Monday) 
  • December 2


at Kahuku Village Association

  • January 16
  • February 20
  • March 27 (last Thursday of the month)
  • April 17
  • May 15
  • June 19
  • July 17
  • August 21
  • September 18
  • No October Distribution 
  • November 20
  • December 18

Prepare for your visit to a monthly distribution:

Distribution Guidelines


  • This is a WALK-UP ONLY distribution. No cars allowed.
  • Please leave your pets at home. Only necessary service animals will be allowed.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • Both KEY Project and Kahuku Village Association are no-smoking, no-vaping, alcohol free properties.  
  • For the health, safety, and equality of all community members, KEY Project staff and volunteers will supervise food distribution portions and will distribute items to you directly. Please do not reach for or remove items yourself. 
  • KEY Project staff members and volunteers cannot carry your items or assist you to your car. Please plan accordingly and bring an adequate container or person(s) to help you.


Tips to Remember:

  • Bring something durable to carry your food in (boxes, wagon, cart, tote bags, etc.) KEY Project cannot guarantee availability of cardboard boxes onsite and we often receive large quantities or heavy items to distribute.
  • Although lining up early is not necessary, you may encounter a long line.  You may bring a small, portable chair if you have difficulty standing.
  • It is encouraged to bring only the number of people needed to carry your food to help limit the waiting line length and improve the flow of receiving lines.
  • Prepare for unknown weather since some time will be spent outdoors between distribution and your vehicle, etc.  Bring a small umbrella for rain or hats, or other sun-protective items.

*This institution is an equal opportunity provider*

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KEY Project is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization (ID# 99-0118209)