November 22, 2025
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is readying its annual Thanksgiving meal outreach, set to touch thousands of lives across Hawaiʻi and Guam. Continuing a longstanding holiday tradition that invites communities to celebrate the season with compassion, connection, and a warm meal, the nonprofit will serve up a series of free public events and food distributions before and on Thanksgiving. Among one of the largest of these services will be the Thanksgiving Day Meal at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center on Oʻahu, serving an estimated 2,000 people and offering entertainment and food with all the holiday trimmings.
“Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, reflection, joy and hope,” said Divisional Commander Major Troy Trimmer. “These regional events provide opportunities for people to be in community with full stomachs and hearts, and without financial stress or fear of judgement. We want to remind people that The Salvation Army, motivated by the love of God, is here for you—not only in fellowship during the holidays, but year-round through our vital services and programs.”
From festive gatherings at community centers to grab-and-go meals and home deliveries for community members who have challenges leaving their homes, each meal reflects The Salvation Army’s mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Key details for events in each region and neighborhood can be found below, and community members are invited to connect with their local corps for more information and other support:
Kauaʻi
Hanapēpē Corps – Thanksgiving Luncheon
Wednesday, November 26 (10:30 a.m.)
4465 Puolo Rd.
Type: sit-down meal
Availability: 350 meals
Līhuʻe Corps – Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
Wednesday, November 26 (10:45 a.m.)
War Memorial Convention Hall
Type: prepared hot meal to go
Availability: 600 meals
Oʻahu
Kauluwela Mission Corps – Annual Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, November 27 (11:00 a.m.)
Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena
Type: sit-down meal
Availability: 2,000 meals
Kāneʻohe Corps – Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
Tuesday, November 25 (10:45 a.m.)
Kahuku
Type: prepared hot meals to go
Availability: 200 meals
Kroc Center Hawaiʻi – “1,000 Blessings” Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
Wednesday, November 26 (11:30 a.m.)
Kroc Center Ballrooms
Type: sit-down meal and delivery Monday and Tuesday
Availability: 1,000 meals, 500 delivered
Maui
Kahului Corps – Thanksgiving Community Meal
Wednesday, November 26 (11:00 a.m.)
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Paʻina Building
Type: sit-down meal
Availability: 600 meals
Hawaiʻi Island
Hilo Temple Corps – Community Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, November 27 (11:00 a.m.)
Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale
Type: sit-down meal and senior delivery
Availability: 400 meals; 200 delivered for seniors
Honokaʻa Corps – Kūpuna Meal Delivery
Thursday, November 27 (10:00 a.m.)
Honokaʻa, Waimea, Waikoloa
Type: prepared hot meal for delivery
Availability: 700 delivered
Kona Corps – Grab-and-Go & Senior Meal Delivery
Thursday, November 27 (9:30 a.m.)
Jackie Rey’s Restaurant
Type: prepared hot meal to go
Availability: 300 grab-and-go meals; 500 delivered for seniors
Guam
Guam Corps – Thanksgiving Luncheon
Thursday, November 27 (11:00 a.m.)
Chamorro Village
Type: sit-down meal
Availability: 500 meals
With holiday demand rising, The Salvation Army’s community centers and programs are encouraging the community to support their virtual kettles and help sustain essential services for local families. Community members are also encouraged to volunteer as bell ringers through RegistertoRing.com, which is especially vital for the volunteer-only kettle programs. For more information, visit hawaii.salvationarmy.org.
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About The Salvation Army – Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division covers the state of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands including Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands and The Federated States of Micronesia. The Division offers a wide variety of programs throughout the islands including: affordable senior housing; at-risk youth services and housing; camp & conference center; family stores; food distribution and feeding programs; homeless services; The Kroc Center – Hawai‘i’s largest community center; preschools & day care services; social services – emergency assistance; substance abuse treatment; and work therapy & rehabilitation services. For more information, call 808-988-2136, visit hawaii.salvationarmy.org, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
