Kahuaola Basic Needs Center at Hawaiʻi Community College
Kahuaola Basic Needs Center helps make college more affordable and accessible for students. We offer a food pantry, hygiene products, and application assistance for financial resources such as SNAP-EBT, HINET, and referrals to other community support programs. Staff and Student Navigators are here to help students build and maintain a strong foundation.
"31% of Hawai'i Community College students said that they've experienced food insecurity in the prior 30 days."
"50% of Hawaiʻi Community College students that were experiencing basic needs insecurity did not apply for campus supports because they did not know how."
"37% of Hawaiʻi Community College students experienced housing insecurity in the previous year."
HINET is a program that assists students that qualify with books, tools, supplies, etc.
Ph: 1 (808) 934-2689
Email: myhinet@hawaii.edu
SNAP Application Support
Use us to help you apply!
Call, email, or come by to schedule an appointment.
Ph: 1 (808) 934-2689
Email: myhinet@hawaii.edu
Scholarship Assistance
(Please call or email to schedule an appointment.)
Ph: 1 (808) 934-2689
Email: myhinet@hawaii.edu
Food Pantry
Hygiene & Health
Clothing
We understand that students must have a reliable foundation of food, water, shelter, and financial security so that they can pursue their larger life goals.
We envision a Hawai‘i Community College that is affordable and accessible for all students across Hawai‘i island.
Our Team (Hui Kahuaola O Hawaiʻi Community College)
The Kahuaola team is here to learn about the needs of our students.
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Through community engagment and partnerships with other organizations, such as HawCC Hui Ohana, we are able to support a broader range of resources for students.
At Kahuaola we strive to form a bridge between our community resources and college opportunities by connecting students to a food and resource pantry and helping students apply for support programs in areas like food, housing, childcare, and health.
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Kahua is the foundation of which Ola-life, health and well-being blossoms.
Contact Us
Call us at 1 (808) 934-2689
or
Email us at kahuaola@hawaii.edu
Our Location
Hawaiʻi CC Manono Campus in
Building 379-A, Room 4