Salvation Army will Provide 1,900 Thanksgiving Meals Across Big Island

The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division is delighted to announce its Hawaii County Thanksgiving outreach services; this year, its a community-driven initiative aimed at providing 1,900 meals to residents across the island. This effort aims not only to share the warmth of the season through hearty and delicious meals but also to raise awareness about the Salvation Army’s ongoing, faithful commitment to serving Hawaii County’s island-wide community.

Find your nearest community Thanksgiving luncheon:

Hilo:

• Total Meals Available: 600
• Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, at 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
• Venue: Auntie Sally’s (799 Piilani St.)
• Meal Service Type: Sit-Down
• Additional Information: For those unable to attend, an additional grab n go meal service will be provided at 2:30 p.m., hosted by the Hilo Lions Club. This will take place at the Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps parking lot located at 219 Ponahawai St.

Kona:

• Total Meals Available: 800
• Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023
• Venue: Jackie Rey’s Restaurant (75-5995 Kuakini Highway)
• Meal Service Type:
  • Delivery to Senior Homes begins at 9 a.m.
  • Walk-up Grab N Go begins at 11 a.m.
• Additional Information: These meals are being provided through the generosity and partnership of Jackie Rey’s, Papa Kona’s Restaurant, and the Salvation Army Kona Corps Advisory Board Members.

Honokaa:

• Total Meals Available: 500
• Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023
• Meal Service Type: Home delivery of prepared meals by noon
• Additional Information: These prepared meals will be delivered in Waikoloa by Waikoloa Community Church, in Waimea by Imiola Church, and in Honoka’a by the Salvation Army Honoka’a Corps.

“As Thanksgiving approaches, the Salvation Army is proud to stand alongside and give back to the vibrant community of Hawaii County,” shared Captain Sam Le Mar, Salvation Army’s Hawaii County Coordinator and Hilo Temple Corps Officer. “In the spirit of aloha, we extend not just plates of food but more importantly, a sense of unity and belonging. Thanksgiving is a day to come together, to be grateful, and to ensure that no one in our community feels alone.”

For more information or to sign up for the Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Meal Programs in Hawaii County, call (808) 935-1277. Additionally, if you would like to volunteer or donate to assist in these efforts, visit https://hawaii.salvationarmy.org/