Last Updated on September 13, 2023 by Lori Pace
This article is dedicated to helping single moms find assistance for basic needs in Hawaii, such as money, food, shelter, healthcare, and more.
Assistance programs for single moms in Hawaii
Senior Discounts
Discounts for Seniors in Chilis, Longs Drugs, Ross, and Consolidated Theatres are available for seniors living in Hawaii. Visit this page for the list of discounts and this page for a list of resources.
Homeless Shelters and Services
The Institute of Human Services (IHS), a private and non-profit organization that aims to prevent and end homelessness in Hawaii. They provide emergency food and shelter to the homeless and in need. Community food programs, health care, outreach, employment, and even more services are the other things they offer. Visit their website or call them at 808-447-2863 to learn more about their Housing Services. Take time to visit this page to find a list of shelters available in Honolulu.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Single Mothers
The SNAP contributes to food purchases of qualified low-income single mothers and families. Recipients get their benefits through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which is used to buy food from retail groceries. The card cannot be used for hot meals ready to eat, food to be cooked and eaten in the store, soap products, paper products, tobacco, alcohol, and pet food. There are community gardens and food pantries that you can go to for more assistance.
Visit their website to learn more about the SNAP. Start your application online or call them at 808-643-1643.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) of Hawaii
The CCCS aims to guide families in taking more control of their lives financially through counseling. They provide counseling to educate the community about the responsibilities of using credit. Let CCCS help you take control, visit their website to learn more about them.
Oahu
1164 Bishop St. Suite 1614
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-532-3225
800-801-5999
Maui, Kauai, Molokai & Lanai
Walter Cameron Center
95 Mahalani St., Suite 6
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-242-8399
Big Island
632 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-969-7136
Telephone Discount for single parents
Lifeline, a federally funded program that gives discounts on monthly local telephone bills of qualified single mothers. The main telephone is the only one that can be used for LifeLine.
Link-Up provides individuals and families a one-time discount for their telephone bills. The FCC has phased out this program except to those living on tribal lands, including Hawaiian Home Lands. Learn more through this page.
Free Medical Care for Single Mothers
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, KKV
The Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services (KKV – 1972) by the Kalihi Valley community fill the absence of accessible health care. This program is for the valley’s low-income, immigrant Asian, and Pacific Island population. Visit their website or call 808-791-9419 or 808 791-9400 to find out how they’ll be able to help you. Visit this page to find a directory of free or low-cost medical clinics.
